Other useful organisations
There are a number of organisations who can provide further information about pensions, here are just a few.
Moneyhelper
MoneyHelper has information about consumer finances, including access to independent financial advice.
It has a searchable directory of financial advisers who specialise in providing advice about retirement.
- Go to:
www.moneyhelper.org.uk
- Freephone:
0800 011 3797
Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions, established at the beginning of 2019, and also engages with HM Treasury on policy matters relating to financial capability and debt advice.
- The Money and Pensions Service
www.maps.org.uk
The Pensions Regulator
The Pensions Regulator is the UK watchdog for work-based pension schemes.
- The Pensions Regulator:
www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk
Pensions Ombudsman Service
An independent organisation set up to investigate complaints about pension administration.
- Pensions Ombudsman:
www.pensions-ombudsman.org.uk
Gov.uk
The Government’s website features a section on State and workplace pensions. You can get a State Pension forecast and find out your State Pension Age.
- State Pension calculator:
www.gov.uk/calculate-state-pension - Application for a State Pension statement:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-a-state-pension-statement
HM Revenue & Customs
HMRC is the UK’s tax and customs authority.
- HM Revenue & Customs:
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs