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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SPF RESPONSE TO OFGEM ANNOUNCING AN INCREASE OF 4% ON THE ENERGY PRICE CAP ON 1ST OCTOBER 2026.

August 28, 2026

SCOTTISH PENSIONERS’ FORUM EXPRESSES ‘GRAVE CONCERN’ AS RARE SUMMER ENERGY PRICE CAP JUMP THREATENS TO DEEPEN PENSIONER POVERTY CRISIS

June 8, 2026

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.