Autumn update from HQ

A big hello to you all from CSPA HQ in Croydon! The leaves are starting to turn and I’ve even seen some Christmas items in the shops, all clues that […]
Pension increase – your questions answered

Following last week’s Autumn statement we received a number of questions from members to focused mainly on personal tax thresholds, the impact for those on the old vs new pension […]
Pension Credit applications: “75% higher in the year to May 2023 vs the year before”

The Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression, Mims Davies, answered that since April 2022, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has conducted a “substantial” campaign “to raise awareness and increase take-up.”
2015 “McCloud” Remedy – our consultation response

Read our response to the 2015 “McCloud” Remedy consultation. Informed by case studies, research and webinar Q&As.
2022 Annual Report now available

Including the Financial Report and Statement of Accounts.
Temporary CRM Database Officer Required

We are seeking a new team member for our HQ office in Croydon. This new role represents an attractive opportunity to be involved with improving the CSPA, through better management […]
Work with us!- Vacancy for PA/Deputy Office Manager

The Civil Service Pensioners Alliance (CSPA) is seeking a new Personal Assistant/Administration Role to take up post, ideally in early August 2023. This role represents an attractive opportunity to be […]
Spring in our step: the latest from Lisa’s desk

CSPA General Secretary, Lisa Ray shares her thoughts on the past month.
Pensions to increase by 10.1% this month

Over the next week, those in receipt of a civil service and state pension will see an increase in their payments.
Vulnerable to lose out as care funding held back

Frail and vulnerable people will go without the care they need, council chiefs are warning, after ministers in England set out funding plans for care.