Welcome

The Scottish Pensioners’ Forum was set up in 1992 as an umbrella organisation for groups and individuals working and campaigning for a better deal for older people.

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Membership

A group of our members at a table

Membership of the Scottish Pensioners’ Forum is at the heart of everything that we do. As Scotland’s leading campaigning organisation for older people, we rely on the strength and unity of our members to influence policy, challenge inequality, and protect the rights of pensioners across the country.

Our campaigns

Stop Robin the Pensioners banner at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Pensioners’ Forum is the national campaigning voice for older people in Scotland, working with local forums and organisations and retired trade union branches. We are committed to protecting welfare rights, promoting equality, and ensuring dignity in later life. We campaign on the issues that matter most to pensioners because no one should face poverty, isolation, or insecurity in old age.

Manifestos

Our members holding copies of a recent manifesto

The Scottish Pensioners’ Forum plays an active and influential role during elections through manifestos, hustings, and support work. We produce detailed manifestos for general elections, Scottish Parliament elections, and local government elections.

Latest news

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Scottish Credit Unions and pensioners betrayed as funeral plans axed

November 11, 2025: The Scottish Pensioners’ Forum, the campaigning organisation for older people in Scotland has said thousands of older Scots have been blindsided by the abrupt collapse of funeral insurance policies sold through Scottish credit unions.

Increase in targeted scams on winter fuel payment slammed

September 24, 2025: The Scottish Pensioners’ Forum, the campaigning organisation for older people in Scotland, has today issued an urgent warning following an increased surge in fraudulent text and email scams linked to the Winter Fuel Payment in Scotland.

Anger at price cap increase

August 27, 2025: The Scottish Pensioners’ Forum, the campaigning group for older people in Scotland, has today hit back at the need for a further price cap, which will see many more older people and vulnerable families plunged into greater hardship this winter

Annual gathering celebrates with a win

June 9, 2025: This year, the Scottish Pensioners’ Forum, the campaigning organisation for older people in Scotland, will be holding their Annual Conference at the Glynhill Hotel in Renfrew on Tuesday 10th June 2025 and will be celebrating with a win after the Chancellor’s dramatic u-turn on the Winter Fuel Allowance