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The essentials

The basics of what you need to know and understand in your role as a pension scheme trustee.


  • Overview: I am a new pension scheme trustee, what do I need to do?

    A quick guide on what's expected of you in your role as a trustee

  • Overview: How do I know my scheme is being run well?

    A quick guide on ensuring your scheme is well run

  • E-learning: Trustee toolkit

    A free, easy-to-use e-learning programme designed for busy trustees to help you understand your role - sign up and complete the e-learning in your own time.

  • Bite-sized learning: Statutory employer

    Complete this 10-minute e-learning module to help you accurately identify your scheme’s statutory employer

  • Bite-sized learning: Learning resources

    Take a look at our bite-sized learning modules for a brief overview on: record-keeping, governance, transfer incentives, multi-employer schemes, employer covenant, statutory employer

  • Checklist: Workplace pensions reform: 5-step action checklist for trustees (PDF, 132kb, 2 pages)

    A checklist to help you ensure your scheme is ready to be used for automatic enrolment

  • Guide: 5 simple steps for trustees to improve scheme administration (PDF, 185kb, 4 pages)

    Download this brief guide to help you ensure your scheme records are complete and accurate

  • Guide: Keeping member records up-to-date (PDF, 246kb, 1 page)

    Download this one-page prompt sheet for suggestions on how you can work with your administrator to ensure accurate member records

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