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Please note that the below courses are provided by Affinity Connect and arranged with East Riding Pension Fund for the benefit of scheme members. The courses are not affiliated with East Riding of Yorkshire Council or any other scheme employer.
Planning for Retirement Courses
Following the popularity of last year's courses, Affinity Connect have arranged for further Planning for Retirement online courses throughout 2026 for LGPS members in East Riding Pension Fund.
These courses are aimed at scheme members who are coming up to retirement and would like more information about how to maximise their retirement savings.
Below are the dates in 2026 with spaces currently available for members to book onto.
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Date
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Time
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Thursday 29 January
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09:30 – 12:00
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Tuesday 3 February
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09:30 – 12:00
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Thursday 26 February
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09:30 – 12:00
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Tuesday 17 March
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09:30 – 12:00
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Tuesday 14 April
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09:30 – 12:00
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Thursday 21 May
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13:00 – 15:30
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Tuesday 16 June
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13:00 – 15:30
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Wednesday 24 June
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09:30 – 12:00
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Thursday 23 July
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13:00 – 15:30
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Wednesday 12 August
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13:00 – 15:30
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Friday 28 August
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09:30 – 12:00
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Tuesday 8 September
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09:30 – 12:00
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Thursday 1 October
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13:00 – 15:30
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Monday 12 October
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13:00 – 15:30
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Tuesday 10 November
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09:30 – 12:00
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Thursday 3 December
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09:30 – 12:00
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Wednesday 09 December
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09:30 – 12:00
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During the course, members will learn how to:
- Plan for the lifestyle changes ahead
- Maximise the benefits of their State and workplace pensions
- Make the most of their tax-free cash
- Understand the income options available from their pension
- Achieve their retirement goals
Please find below the advertising and the link that members can use to book onto the online courses:
Pension Tax Allowance Courses
Further online courses are also arranged by Affinity for members who wish to learn more about the tax allowances involved with pension benefits and how this may affect them. This course covers the Lifetime Allowance and the Annual Allowance, and is aimed at high earners who are looking to maximise their pension benefits and are concerned about reaching either of these allowances.
Online courses are available on the following dates in 2026:
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Date
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Time
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Tuesday 13 January
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13:00 - 14:15
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Wednesday 8 April
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09:30 - 10:45
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Wednesday 8 July
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09:30 - 10:45
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Tuesday 1 September
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09:30 - 10:45
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Monday 7 December
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09:30 - 10:45
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The learning objectives of this course are:
- Raise awareness of the key financial planning issues around the Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance
- Explain the terminology relating to the Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance
- Understand how the allowances are calculated
- Identify the opportunities available to combat any potential Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance tax charge
- Understand the next steps and where to receive further guidance and regulated financial advice
Please find below the advertising and the link that members can use to book onto the online courses:
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