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Worried about your Laura Ashley pension?

We understand this is a very difficult time but if you're a member of a Laura Ashley defined benefit pension scheme you can be assured that your pension is protected by us.

New way to apply for a levy payment plan

Schemes that are genuinely unable to pay their levy invoice within 28 days have always been able to apply for a payment plan. A payment plan can spread the cost of the levy over a number of months.

Changes to the compensation cap

Each year our compensation cap for PPF members is subject to review by the Department of Work and Pensions, with changes taking effect from 1 April.

Member story: Brian Bower

Brian is a Woolworths pension scheme member who is protected by the PPF.

Submit s122 notices

Here you can find the relevant S122 notification forms to update the status of a pension scheme.

How we calculate the levy

The levy is made up of the scheme-based levy and the risk-based levy. Here we explain how we calculate each component.

How we set the levy rules

The framework for the levy rules is set out in legislation (Pensions Act 2004). We review and consult on how we apply these rules each year.

Is your scheme eligible?

Almost all defined benefit occupational pension schemes, and schemes that have defined benefit elements, are eligible.

How to provide scheme data

Most of the information we use comes from your s179 valuation information and annual scheme return.

Get levy help and support

Find out where to get help with any levy queries.