Welcome to the North Yorkshire Pension Fund website for members

2025 Annual Benefit Statements for Active Members

Annual Benefit Statements for active members are now available on ‘My Pension Online (in ‘Member Documents’). The statement shows the value of your pension as at 31 March 2025 and gives an estimate of what you could receive at your Normal Pension Age.

2025 Annual Benefit Statements for Deferred Members

Annual Benefit Statements for deferred members are now available on 'My Pension Online (in 'Member Documents'). The statement shows the value of your pension benefits as at 7 April 2025.

Lasting Power of Attorney

If you have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place it’s important that you tell us the LPA reference number. This allows us to get a copy, update your pension record and help avoid delays in managing your pension benefits in any unforeseen circumstances.

McCloud webinars for members

The Local Government Association are hosting a series of webinars aimed at members who are protected by the McCloud remedy. The webinars are delivered by Affinity Connect. To book a place go to https://www.lgpsmember.org/mccloud-remedy/mccloud-webinars/

Pensions Increase is 1.7% this year from 7 April 2025

The Pensions Increase (Review) Order, which is issued each year by central government, tells all public sector pension schemes of the increase that should be applied to pension benefits. Further information can be found at All Members>Pensioners>Pension Increase.

Stop! Think Fraud

Visit the https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/ website for some great information about how to keep yourself safe from fraudsters.

Midlife MOT

Have you tried the online Midlife MOT provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)? It’s designed to help you think about work, health and money; visit https://jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk/midlifemot/home-page for further information.

McCloud Judgement

The Court of Appeal ruled in 2018 that protections introduced following public service pension schemes reforms in 2014 and 2015 were unlawful due to age discrimination. Further details can be found on the McCloud Judgement page in All Members>McCloud Judgement.

Death Grant Nomination

As a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), you can nominate who or where you would like your death grant to be paid. Add or update your nomination details in ‘My Pension Online’ or complete the Lump Sum Death Grant Nomination form in Forms/Guides.

Online Pension Record

Don’t forget to use ‘My Pension Online’ to update your personal details, check your Annual Benefit Statement and do your own quotes, when you like and as often as you like. Register now if you haven’t already, visit the ‘My Pension Online’ page for details.

Your Local Government Pension Scheme benefits are not affected by stock market volatility

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a defined benefit scheme which means that the benefits payable from it are calculated using a formula. This ensures your benefits are guaranteed and protected. They are not affected by fluctuations in the stock market, investment performance or economic downturns. You can have peace of mind knowing that your LGPS pension is secure, no matter what happens in the financial markets.

Do you know where all your pension savings are?

You may well have more than one pension from your working life!

There are billions of pounds out there in lost pension money… could some of that be yours, and go towards your pension pot? Visit gov.uk/find-pension-contact-details to get started.