Get your pension fighting fit
We’re proud to be sponsoring the Pension Attention campaign once again. This year, Ross Kemp, the actor who rose to prominence in EastEnders, is leading the charge with the call to action to the nation, ‘Strengthen Your Pension’. So, let’s get stuck in!
When it comes to pensions, most of us treat them a bit like that gym membership we signed up for with good intentions but never actually use. We know it’s important, we know we should pay more attention to it, but somehow life gets in the way, and our pensions end up sitting there feeling neglected.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone! More than 1 in 4 UK adults[¹] have no idea what’s in their pension pot, making it nearly impossible to plan for the future with any confidence.
That’s what the Pension Attention campaign is all about – a great opportunity for you to check in on your pension health, get to know it a bit more, and – this year – get it into a fighting fit state.
How to ‘Strengthen Your Pension’ in 3 steps
Think of this year’s campaign as the ultimate pension workout plan designed to strengthen your pension, get you moving towards your goals, and power up your confidence for retirement.
It starts with 3 steps:
Step 1: Stretch your mind back to past employers or pensions
Could you have pension savings you’ve lost track of? Millions of people in the UK have forgotten a pension worth £10k on average[²]! The good news? Our digital assistant Iris can help you track them down using just your employment history – no paperwork, no phone calls, no hassle.
Step 2: Check your form by logging into your pension accounts
Time to see what you’ve actually got saved so far. Having everything in one place makes it much easier to understand your current position and what your retirement income could look like.
Step 3: Work out how much you might need for your future
Here’s where it gets interesting – 4 in 10 UK pension members[³] are under saving for retirement. But with the right tools, you can set your retirement age, adjust your contributions, and see exactly what your pension pot could be worth when you retire.
Need a spot of training?
Those 3 steps are just the beginning. If you’re up for going the extra mile, we’ve included two bonus steps, plus more useful resources and insights for you to get the most out of your NatWest Cushon pension.
Your future self is waiting
Remember, every small step you take today can make a massive difference to your future financial strength. Whether you’re just starting out or already well into your career, it’s never too early — or too late — to give your pension the attention it deserves.
Click below to find all the tools, resources and step-by-step guidance you need to get your pension fighting fit.
[¹] Fixing the problem of multiple pension pots (Research by Cushon, 2023)
[²] Small pension pots: problems and potential policy responses (The Institute for Fiscal Studies, 2025)
[³] Analysis of Future Pension Incomes 2025 (Department for Work and Pensions, 2025)
Article by
NatWest Cushon
You may also like...
Blogs
Pay your pension some attention
We’re sponsoring this year’s Pension Attention campaign. What’s it all about? How can it help you or your employees? Let’s find out!
NatWest Cushon
Blogs
Your A to Z of workplace pensions
Getting the hang of pensions can feel as tough as learning a language. With every new letter or email comes a new technical term or abbreviation. It’s exhausting! But it’s also important.
NatWest Cushon
Blogs
Knowing about your pension’s carbon emissions
Most of us take for granted the small actions we undertake routinely to ‘do our bit’ for the planet. We recycle, we walk where we can, perhaps cycle rather than drive… but did you know that your pension could be undoing all your good work?
NatWest Cushon
Financial know-how
Three ways that pensions are a money multiplier
This article explains the main reasons why saving into a pension can be so rewarding over time.
NatWest Cushon Explainer