Waltham Forest Council

Waltham Forest Council

Waltham Forest Council established its pension arrangements under the Local Government Pension Scheme framework. The borough maintains the Waltham Forest Pension Fund for employees and admitted bodies. Investments occur exclusively via London CIV. The pension fund allocates across global equities, private equity, and infrastructure. Confirmed positions include London CIV Global Equity Focus Fund, Darwin Leisure Property Fund, Global Infrastructure Partners, Capital Dynamics Clean Energy and Infrastructure Fund, and Impact Ventures UK. Geographic exposure covers the United Kingdom and global markets through pooled vehicles. The council maintains 3.125 percent ownership in London LGPS CIV Limited. It also holds 100 percent of Sixty Bricks Ltd and Waltham Forest Services Ltd. Service providers include Mercer as investment advisor and Northern Trust as custodian. The council participates in London CIV as a member and shareholder. Governance follows CIPFA standards and LAPFF engagement protocols.