Pension Awareness Week, running from 15th to 19th September 2025, is a national campaign that encourages people to learn more about their pension options and take positive steps for their future. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, check your entitlements, and get support to help you feel confident about your finances in later life.
Understanding pensions and financial support can be daunting, but you do not have to figure it all out on your own. Pension Awareness Week aims to help everyone feel more informed and in control. There are plenty of resources available, including free online webinars and advice sessions, where you can learn about your options, find out how pensions work, and get answers to your questions.
Take the Pension Challenge – Six Simple Steps
The Pensions Challenge from PensionAwarenessDay.com is a straightforward way to see how ready you are for retirement. It breaks things down into six easy steps:
Challenge 1. Find out how much you’ve got in your pension
Check your pension statement or online account to see how much you and your employer have saved. Many employers pay in more than the minimum, so make sure you’re making the most of their contributions.
Challenge 2. Track down any forgotten pensions
Old jobs often mean old pensions, and those pots can add up. Search your paperwork, contact past employers, or use the government’s free Pension Tracing Service to find them.
Challenge 3. Take stock of your savings
Add up all your pensions, other savings, and any property or income you plan to use in retirement. Don’t forget to include your State Pension forecast for a full picture.
Challenge 4. Work out how much you’ll need
List your everyday expenses alongside the fun things you want to enjoy in retirement. Use the Retirement Living Standards as a guide to see if your plans match the lifestyle you want.
Challenge 5. Ask yourself if it’s enough
Compare what you’ll have with what you’ll need. If there’s a gap, boost your contributions, take advantage of employer matching, and review your investments so your money can work harder.
Challenge 6. Keep your beneficiary form updated
Make sure your pension savings go to the right people by keeping your beneficiary form up to date. You can usually get this from your pension provider or HR team.
For the full step-by-step guide and more information, visit PensionAwarenessDay.com – Pensions Challenge.
At the Printing Charity, we are here to support people from the print, paper, packaging, graphics and publishing sectors through all stages of life. If you have money worries, our free, confidential helpline provides information to guide you through what help is available. This includes practical guidance on pensions, budgeting, managing bills, and applying for benefits or grants. We can also help you understand Pension Credit and other forms of financial assistance that might make a real difference.
Our support is always confidential and tailored to your needs. Whether you need help with a specific financial issue; would like to see if you are missing out on any support; or just want someone to talk things through with, we are here for you. We know that everyone’s situation is different, so we take the time to listen and offer the guidance that fits you best.
Pension Awareness Week is the perfect reminder to review your financial situation and take action if you need to. Even if you are not sure what help you need, a friendly conversation with our team can point you in the right direction.
If you would like to find out more about how we can support you, or if you have any questions about financial help, please get in touch. We are always here when you need us.
To find out more about our support for later life, visit:
https://www.theprintingcharity.org.uk/supporting-people/housing-support/