Northern Gas Networks pension scheme winding up as members urged to come forward
Former employees and potential beneficiaries have been urged to check whether they are entitled to payments as a major pension scheme is wound up.
Anyone who believes they may have a claim has been given a deadline to come forward.
The trustee of the Northern Gas Networks Pension Scheme has confirmed that the scheme is in the process of being wound up.
As part of the process, the trustee is asking anyone who believes they may be entitled to benefits to make themselves known before the scheme’s assets are distributed.
This includes former employees of Northern Gas Networks Operations Limited and United Utilities Operations Limited, as well as their spouses or dependants.
It also applies to individuals who previously transferred their benefits out of the scheme but believe they may still have an entitlement, along with anyone else who believes they may have a claim.
Those affected are being asked to submit details of their claim in writing to the scheme trustee by June 9, 2026.
After this date, the trustee will proceed with distributing the scheme’s assets to those currently identified as entitled, and will not be liable for any claims made after the deadline.
People who have already received correspondence from the trustee about the wind-up do not need to take further action.