Trustee Board

The University of York Pension Fund is run by the University of York Pension Trust Limited ("the Trustee"). The Trustee is a separate body from the University.

There are nine Directors of the Trustee Board.

Four of the Directors are appointed by the University's Council. These are:

  • Paul Bushnell
  • John Lister
  • Duncan Bruce, Chemistry
  • Keith Anderson, York Management School

Four of the Directors are elected by the Fund's members. They serve terms of four years and can be re-elected. These are:

  • James Coates (current term expires 12.03.2025)
  • Tim Franklin, Pensioner Director (current term expires 12.03.2025)
  • Mike Hodgkinson, Biology (current term expires 31.07.2026)
  • Stephen Bradley (current term expires 26.07.2028)

There is one independent professional Director, who has been elected as Chair of the Board by the Directors. This is:

Pensioner Nominated Director election

Are you a retired member of the University of York Pension Fund, and want to help run your scheme? Here's your chance! Two positions for Pensioner Nominated Directors (PND's) will come up for re-election in March 2025.

What is a PND?

There are two PNDs who work with the two Member Nominated Directors (MND's), four Employer Nominated Directors and an independent professional Chair to run the University of York Pension Fund. They are elected the retired members of the Fund for a term of five years and can stand for subsequent re-election.

PNDs have professional advisers to help them carry out their duties and perform the role effectively. Resources are provided by the University to carry out administration on behalf of the PNDs. There is a training programme available to help new PNDs develop their pensions knowledge and there are also training opportunities available throughout the year. PND's attend four full Trustee meetings per year and one Annual General Meeting, as well as a small number of ad-hoc meetings. They are also required to respond to correspondence throughout the year.

What does a PND do?

  • Represent the interests of all members of the Pension Fund
  • Act within the law and in accordance with the terms of the Fund's Trust Deed and Rules
  • Oversee and protect the financial position and integrity of the Fund
  • Decide on investment strategy

Who can be a PND?

  • A PND must be aged 18 or over and a retired member of the Fund
  • Certain people can't be PNDs (such as those declared bankrupt or with criminal convictions relating to dishonesty)
  • The University can, in rare circumstances, bar a candidate from being appointed

How do I get involved?

If you want to put yourself forward for the position of PND, complete and return the Application Form, ensuring it arrives before 5pm on 30th May 2025.

Application Form

Any questions?

Call the Company Secretary, on (01904 32) 4845 or email pensions@york.ac.uk to find out more.