Factsheets

In this section you will find electronic copies of our factsheets covering all aspects of the LGPS. Click on the relevant picture in the table below to view the leaflet online. Hard copies of all our factsheets are available by contacting us on 0845 602 7237 or e-mailing info@berkshirepensions.org.uk

A Guide for Members with both Pre & Post 2008 Membership

A factsheet for active members joining the Berkshire Pension Fund before 1st April 2008.

A Guide for New Employees joining the scheme after 1st April 2008

A factsheet for active members who have joined the Berkshire Pension Fund from 1st April 2008 onwards.

A Guide to Retiring from the LGPS

A guide for members who are nearing retirement from the Berkshire Pension Fund.

Expression of Wish for Payment of a Death Grant

A factsheet containing information about how to nominate a beneficiary to receive any death grant that may be payable from the LGPS in the event of your death.

Protection for your Family

A factsheet explaining the benefits that become payable to your dependants from the LGPS in the event of your death.

Increasing your Pension Benefits

A factsheet containing further information on how to increase your pension benefits within the LGPS.

Nominating your Cohabiting partner for a Survivor's Pension

A factsheet containing information on how to nominate your cohabiting partner to receive a survivor's benefit from the LGPS in the event of yur death. This option is available for members who have been actively cotributing to the LGPS since 1 April 2008.

Impact of Working Part-Time

A factsheet explaining how working part-time affects the benefits you accrue in the LGPS.

Keeping your Records Up to Date

The procedure and detachable form for notifying us of of any changes to your personal circumstances.

Transferring Former Pension Rights

Factsheet containing further information on how to transfer your former pension rights into the LGPS.

Service Standards

Factsheet outlining the service standards of the Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund.

Making Contributions following a period of absence

A factsheet explaining the impact of your pension benefits if you have a period of absence.

Civil Partnerships and your Pensions

Explanatory guidance of the LGPS regulations concerning dependants's pensions for Civil Partners.

Reductions in Pay - factsheet

Absence due to a trade dispute - factsheet

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