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British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme
The British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme was established in 1947. It operates as a private sector pension fund with four sub-funds including the Guaranteed...
British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme
The British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme was established in 1947. It operates as a private sector pension fund with four sub-funds including the Guaranteed Fund and Investment Reserve. Allocations include private equity commitments through Cinven and HarbourVest Partners. Direct property holdings total approximately $835 million in UK commercial assets outside London. Infrastructure exposure covers Anglian Water, Cadent Gas, and Thames Tideway via Dalmore Capital. Shipping tankers and commodities provide additional diversification across global markets. The scheme lists 10.52 percent in private equity. It maintains memberships in the UK Stewardship Code and Climate Action 100+. January 2025 regional meetings covered actuarial valuation results. The UK government serves as guarantor for benefits through the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Joint ownership of Coal Pension Trustees Services Limited with the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme creates shared administrative infrastructure.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1947
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Darlington
Corporate office
Ventana House, 2 Concourse Way, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, United Kingdom
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who acts as guarantor for the scheme's pension benefits?
The UK Government through the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero acts as guarantor.
What asset classes receive allocations at British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme?
Private equity, UK commercial property, infrastructure, commodities, and shipping tankers form the allocation mix.
Does the scheme participate in fund commitments or direct deals?
Both. It holds limited partner positions in Cinven, Dalmore Capital, and HarbourVest funds while owning property and tankers directly.
Which entities provide investment management services?
BlackRock Investment Management, Schroders, PGIM, and Wellington Management handle public equity and fixed income mandates.
How is the scheme related to the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme?
Both jointly own Coal Pension Trustees Services Limited, the in-house executive company.
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