Pension

[natalieweal]

I am trying to get an understanding of the percentages that other almshouse charities offer to their staff – both employer and employee contributions. We are currently reviewing our pension contributions and it would be nice to know what other charity’s are offering as a comparison.

[Laurie Caterer]

Hi. I believe it’s 5% employee contribution and 3% employer.

[clerk.stjohnswilton]

In 2025/26, the minimum total auto-enrolment pension contribution is 8% of qualifying earnings, with employers contributing at least 3%. Employees are typically required to contribute 5% to make up the remaining 8%. This minimum contribution applies to earnings between £6,240 and £50,270.
Here’s a breakdown of the minimum contributions:

Employer: 3%
Employee: 5%
Total: 8%

The 5% employee contribution is typically made up of a 4% contribution from their salary, and a 1% tax relief contribution from the government.

Nick Stiven
clerk@stjohnswilton.org.uk

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