Celebrating International Women’s Day!

Today, on the 8^th March 2025 we honour and celebrate not just the tremendous women in our team here at Berkshire IFA, but the incredible achievements of women around the world and recognize the ongoing journey toward gender equality.

Let’s collectively continue this journey, especially when considering the pensions gap that still exists in the UK. There is a significant gap in the average values at retirement between women and men… According to the department of Work and Pensions own figures, in 2023 this gap stood at 35%. So, for every £100 in pension savings that men have, women – on average – only have £65. This must change, so all companies, not just Berkshire IFA, can help this cause by continuing to create a working environment that offers everyone not just women a greater degree of flexibility, high levels of benefits as well as great opportunities. These efforts can make every company a more attractive place to work. This increase in flexibility will mean that everyone, but especially women can continue to contribute to their pensions for longer, therefore helping to equalise the pension gap that currently exists in the UK.

Together, we can all help create this future, and help every woman and girl have complete equality of opportunity, where gender isn’t a barrier to achievement or outcome.

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