04/06/2026
There is a version of retirement planning that mainstream financial services don’t reach.
The gap in the UK’s retirement crisis stems from more than just products; it’s also about trust and access.
The people most at risk of inadequate retirement income (gig workers, carers, self-employed, people on low or irregular incomes etc.), are often neglected in conversations regarding pension planning and education.
This is why credit unions are needed. We are not financial advisers, but we are passionate about providing financial welfare and support to our members. For us, this includes prompting honest and open conversations about money and financial planning; signposting the appropriate resources and services for our community to learn more about finances and what options they have.
Good pension outcomes start with an honest conversation about what your ‘pot’ will become in retirement, education on the options available to you in retirement, and what decisions you have time to think about for your future.
If you're a community organisation working with adults in the SE & DA postcodes, we'd welcome a conversation about how we can support your community with honest real conversations about pension planning and access to ethical financial services.
