Funding levels of UK charity DB schemes continue to rise with reserves hitting £49bn

Hymans research finds DB funding level of many schemes has surpassed 100%

Holly Roach
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Funding levels of UK charity DB schemes continue to rise with reserves hitting £49bn

The funding levels of defined benefit (DB) schemes sponsored by UK charities continue to improve, with combined reserves hitting £49bn, according to Hymans Robertson.

The consultancy's annual report on DB funding in the charitable sector revealed a 5% rise in the average funding level of the schemes since 2024, with a 25% rise since 2019, largely driven by falli...

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