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Who we are

This section provides information about NILGOSC and how we are run.

The purpose of the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers’ Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC) is to administer the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in Northern Ireland. 

The pension scheme is a defined benefit pension scheme. 

NILGOSC is a non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Communities.

Key statistics at 31 March 2025

176,915
Total members

170
Total employers

£10.952bn
Fund value

£657m
Income

£396m
Benefits paid

87 approximately
NILGOSC staff

86,137
Active members

42,607
Deferred members

48,171
Pensioner members

MetricValue
Total members176,915
Total employers170
Value of the fund£10.952bn
Income£657m
Benefits paid£396m
Number of staff employed by NILGOSC87 approx.
Active contributing members86,137
Deferred members42,607
Pensioner members48,171