Railpen - Challenge Sponsor
The Big Rail Diversity Challenge
Railpen’s purpose is simple – to secure our members’ future.
We are responsible for over £34bn in assets on behalf of more than 350,000 members, providing market-leading pension administration and investment services for defined benefit (DB), defined contribution (DC) and hybrid schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme – one of the UK’s largest, longest established, and intricate funds.
We are built on our heritage.
Our history of helping everyday, hardworking people save for their retirement stretches back more than half a century. From our beginnings in 1965 as the pensions office for the British Rail Pension Scheme, we’ve innovated and evolved to serve the needs of the industry and the financial future of its workers.
We are committed to better member outcomes.
Our role is delegated to us by our Trustee, whose unwavering passion to put members’ interests first is integral to everything we do – from how we administer the schemes to how we select, structure and size investments to protect and grow the long-term value of members’ savings.
We are agile and innovative.
Guided by integrity, the importance we place on collaboration, and our member-first approach, we work with policymakers and industry leaders to advocate for a progressive and supportive policy environment that helps us to secure our members’ future and shape a more sustainable pensions landscape.
We are different from the norm.
We put every pound of profit towards paying members’ pensions securely, affordably and sustainably. We make this our mission. Our long-term mindset opens up investment opportunities over multiple decades that enrich communities and the environment, set new standards for innovation and contribute to a resilient UK economy.
We are Railpen.
"At Railpen, we believe the best teams are diverse teams – where different voices and life experiences bring fresh insight and unlock opportunities for innovation and growth. Diversity isn’t just a value; it’s essential to delivering better outcomes for our members and the rail industry.
Every one of our 350,000 members is unique, with different experiences and expectations. That’s why it’s so important that our people – united in our purpose to secure our members’ future – reflect that diversity. When our workforce represents the communities we serve, we can make stronger decisions and create more inclusive solutions.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is at the heart of everything we do. We’re focused on building a workplace where everyone feels included, valued for their differences, and empowered to be their true selves.
We’re proud to support The Big Rail Diversity Challenge to raise awareness of why this matters. Together, we can champion inclusion and ensure the rail sector thrives through the strength of diverse perspectives."
