Pensioner Associations for Scheme pensioners and those in receipt of dependants' pensions are located throughout the country.
The Associations are run independently and have no formal association with the Scheme. If you would like to join an Association, or would like to receive further information, please refer to the contact details shown below.
London Retirement Association
The British Steel London Retirement Association was set up in 1978 for retired employees from the London or Overseas offices of British Steel, Corus, Tata Steel and the Iron and Steel Statistics Bureau (ISSB) or any associated companies. All new members are welcome. Membership is free although the Association relies on member donations to help meet running costs.
The constitution of the Association has been amended to enable people who are not yet retired but over 50 to join if they wish to do so.
The Association is run by a small committee of members, assisted by 14 “Keep in Touch” officers, who are responsible for maintaining contact with members. Members receive birthday and Christmas cards, home or hospital visits (if appropriate).
A twice yearly newsletter, covering a wide range of interests and topics, is distributed to every member either by email or post.
The Annual General Meeting is held in London and is combined with a reunion lunch usually around June or July. This always provides a great occasion of fun and friendship.
National Federation of Occupational Pensioners
NFOP is a not-for-profit membership organisation, our focus is our members - keeping them connected, informed, and up to date on key issues affecting them as pensioners as well as actively lobbying to promote and protect their interests. We’ve been around since the 1930s.
In 2004, The National Association of British Steel Pensioners merged with NFOP. Currently, over 470 BSPS pensioners belong to NFOP with their own group, run by its members.
The membership offering includes our magazine issued every other month (4 times a year), support through our affinity partner helplines covering tax, legal and financial advice matters, a computer help service, and offers from select third parties such as white goods, cruise deals, car and home insurance, and a popular annual travel insurance scheme. Plus we have a small UK based dedicated team at Headquarters. Membership is through a small subscription, details of which can be found on the website along with more information at www.nfop.org.uk/join-us/bsps
Shotton Works’ Annual Management and Staff Pensioners