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About the Scheme

The Isle of Wight Pension Fund is part of the national Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). If you join the scheme and stay in it for at least 2 years, you will get a pension paid to you when you retire.

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"Your pension" means different things to different people. You could be thinking about joining the Local Government Scheme, or you could be paying into it and wondering what benefits are building up. You could be leaving or retiring and want to know what happens next, or you could already have retired. Select the link to focus in on what you would like to know

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Find out more information about LGPS pensions here. Please also find relevant Fund contact details, should you require extra support.

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Welcome to the employer section of our website which has been created to help employers administer the LGPS effectively.

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    22nd April 2025

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    Introduction to the LGPS 

    New Starter Information Pack 

    Member Self Service Registration Guide

    Planning for Retirement Guide

    Annual Benefit Statement Guidance

    Annual Allowance Factsheet 

    Contribution Flexibility Guide

    Additional Pension Contributions (APCs)

    Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) Guide

    Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) Scheme - Key Features

    Pension scams Leaflet 

    Absences Guide

    Transfer in Leaflet 

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