We have provided a number of links to other websites that you may find provide useful information.
Please note that TMPSL is not responsible for the contents or the reliability of the following websites and linking to them should not be considered as an endorsement of any kind, nor do we have any control over the availability of the linked pages.
Age Concern
www.ageconcern.org.uk
Age Concern is a charitable movement conerned with promoting the well-being of older people and helping make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS)
www.bcsss-pension.org.uk
A pension scheme established for managerial, technical, administrative, clerical or supervisory employees of British Coal.
Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation (CISWO)
http://www.ciswo.org.uk
A National Charity concerned with promoting social welfare in mining communities - offering information, advice and support to enhance quality of life.
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)
www.dwp.gov.uk
Support and advice on employment and benefits issues for working and retired people.
FSA - The Financial Watchdog
www.fsa.gov.uk/tables
An independent non-government body who regulate financial services industry. This link provides members with AVC policies to see what benefits may be payable from different annuity providers.
General information about financial services in the United Kingdom is available from the Financial Services Authority (FSA). The FSA is an independent watchdog set up by the government to regulate financial services and protect consumer rights. It provides free and independent information about financial matters on its website at
http://www.fsa.gov.uk
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
www.hmrc.gov.uk/home.htm
News and information on tax and national insurance matters in the UK
Miner's Advice
www.minersadvice.co.uk/
The NUM Office & Advice centre was initially established to serve ex-miners and their widows and dependants. It holds information about various mining issues.
The Pensions Regulator (TPR)
www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk
The regulator of work-based pension schemes in the UK
Prudential
http://www.pru.co.uk/retire/pensions/avc
The providers of the Scheme's Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) fund.
The Pensions Advisory Service
www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk
A non-profit organisation which helps the public with problems, complaints or disputes with their occupational or private pension arrangements.
The Pensions Ombudsman
www.pensions-ombudsman.org.uk
The Pensions Ombudsman investigates and decides complaints and disputes about the way that pension schemes are run.
Hargreaves Lansdown
www.hlcorporate.co.uk/Login.aspx
Hargreaves Lansdown is an independent Annuity Broker. This link provides members with AVC policies with the opportunity to see what benefits may be payable from different annuity providers. Please use the following when logging on to this site -
User Name: coalpt
Password: annuities