Who we are

SPP is the representative body for a wide range of providers of advice and services to pension schemes, trustees and employers. Our work harnesses the expertise of our membership, striving for a positive impact on pension scheme members, the pensions industry and its stakeholders.

The breadth of our membership profile is a unique strength for the SPP and includes actuaries, lawyers, investment managers, administrators, professional trustees, covenant assessors, consultants and specialists.

We were founded in 1958, as the Society of Pension Consultants, bringing together professionals to positively influence pension policy, support the development of legislation and provide members with access to technical information and insight into key industry policy debates.

In 2014, we renamed as The Society of Pension Professionals, broadening the range of professionals engaged in membership.

SPP is a company limited by guarantee.

Vision, Mission and Values

SPP Vision

A secure retirement for all, supported by a thriving and diverse pensions industry, operating within clear and trusted regulation.

SPP Mission

To deliver value to our members, through education, experience and opportunity to influence; supporting the wider pensions industry, government and associated bodies in delivering an effective operating and regulatory environment.

SPP’s culture, underpinning our vision, is defined by:

Focusing on our membership, responding with agility to their needs

Professionalism, a trusted conduit for our members’ expertise

Breadth of collaboration, inclusive of all

SPP’s Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The SPP appreciates the value and strength that diversity and inclusion can bring to all organisations.

Within the SPP, we are committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels respected, valued for their individuality and able to be their authentic selves. Working collaboratively with others, we believe that the SPP also has an important role in supporting progress on these issues in the pensions industry more broadly.

This is an ongoing journey for all of us and we would sincerely welcome feedback on our work in this area as it develops.

What our members say

“If offered the opportunity to be an SPP member, grab it!

5

“A valuable benefit from such a broad church as the SPP is to be able to learn from people who occupy different niches and roles in the pensions industry as ourselves.”

5

“The SPP gives all members access to a fantastic range of events popular with pension professionals of all levels. The networking and CPD opportunities are great.”

5

“From the Pension Protection Fund’s point of view it’s really important that the society is there to help engage with their members to develop good advice for schemes, good advice for trustees and really support them and their members in being able to deliver a good pensions future for all.”

5