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Guidance for trustees

Our guidance for trustees outlines some of the wide-ranging responsibilities placed on pension scheme trustees and some of the powers they usually have.

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Key points

  • This guidance provides a detailed overview of the role for newly appointed trustees, those thinking of becoming trustees and those simply interested in finding out more about what being a trustee involves.
  • Employers may also find this guidance a useful explanation of the trustee's role.
  • Before reading this guidance, trustees should be aware of the legal requirements for trustee knowledge and understanding.
  • This guidance complements our Trustee toolkit, setting out useful information with links to related guidance on our website, which those who have completed the toolkit will find useful.