About our Community

Our goal is to accelerate institutional investors into investments that are good for people and the planet. The Pensions for Purpose Community allows members to learn from leaders in the impact investment industry.

We provide a trusted environment to interact, collaborate and share knowledge. Members engage in a programme of activity to shape their strategy in ESG, sustainable and impact investments.

Members of the Community benefit from collaboration and shared experiences through an extensive range of activity, including:

  • All-member events, which bring together a diverse mix of asset owners, service providers and industry experts.
  • Case-study led pension scheme and asset owner events.
  • Training workshops and pioneering member-led afternoon tea events.
  • Signposting to rich content from Pensions for Purpose and our members, including post-event resources, within the Knowledge Centre.
  • Research from Pension for Purpose's Impact Lens.


Richard Giles, Senior Director and Community Lead, discusses our plans with Charlotte O’Leary, CEO.


Governance
 

The Community is overseen by our Community Planning and Partnerships Group (CPPG) – comprised of our CEOChair & Founder, COOCommunity LeadTraining LeadMembership ManagerEvent Manager and Content & Marketing Manager – who meet monthly to ensure the Community’s activities are on track and reflect our members’ requirements  

The CPPG receives input from our: 

  • Advisory Group, which considers our different member types, and meets quarterly to provide feedback on our business strategy and services, including themes for Community discussion. 
  • Community Partnersleaders in ESG, sustainable and impact investing, who help us set strategic direction to cover the most important topics for our members and host break-out room discussions at our all-member events. 
  • Knowledge Partners, peer organisations who support Pensions for Purpose and have a similar commitment to raising the profile of impact investment. They help us to identify issues for discussion and deliver specialist input 

We are grateful for the support of our Partners and Community membersTo learn more about the Community and collaborating with us, please contact Richard Giles 


How to join

Individuals from a Pensions for Purpose member organisation can join the Community to share and debate topics of mutual interest.

Learn more about membership or, if you are an existing member, please contact our Membership Manager, Stephen Darlington.


Community Partners

Knowledge Partners

Events
People and Events
1 October 2024 – Shaping the future of UK pension investments

Join us for this in-person DC master trust dinner and roundtable, 18:00-21:30 BST, in London.


People and Events
26 September 2024 – Impact Lens research – 'Real-world impact in emerging…

In-person afternoon roundtable with Ninety One at 15:00-17:15 followed by drinks and networking.


People and Events
24 September 2024 - Moving beyond carbon tunnel vision

Join us at 10:00-11:00 BST for an online roundtable with Stewart Investors


Latest News
Thought Leadership
Hydrogen: high on hopium, low on reality – ARK Invest Europe

Hydrogen projects are being re-evaluated due to economic challenges and inefficiencies.


Press
Octopus Investments & Treeconomy awarded UK Space Agency funding – press…

Octopus Investments with Treecononomy have been awarded an ‘Unlocking Space for Business’ grant from the UK Space Agency to advance innovation in natural capital investment.


Thought Leadership
Transition investing: measuring credibility – Robeco

Explaining their approach to assessing company transition plans, including the repercussions on company capital and operating expenditure, and the implications for equity and bond investors.