Federation retirement seminars

Your Federation recognises that retirement can present both opportunities and concerns for members.

The Federation has arranged a series of one-day retirement seminars and is inviting you to attend. They are held at Guardians House. 

The seminars are for members who are within three years of finishing their service. Please note that currently we are not allowing non-Force partners to attend.

Topics covered

Among the topics covered by the facilitators will be:

• Police Pension Schemes
• How to retire
• Post retirement schemes for police officers (West Midlands Police Federation Group Insurance Scheme, Benevolent Fund, NARPO)
• Next steps (CV writing, transferable skills, starting a business)
• Taxation/state pension
• Investments and financial planning
• Asset protection (will and estate planning).

We strongly recommend that you make the most of this valuable opportunity to shape your future.

Remaining 2024 dates

17 October (FULLY BOOKED)

14 November (FULLY BOOKED)

12 December (FULLY BOOKED).

2025 seminars

Booking onto a retirement seminar at Guardians House

As we anticipate significant take up, please let us know as soon as possible whether you would like to attend by sending an email to westmidlandspf@polfed.org with the details stated below, and confirmation of your booking will follow.

Please ensure you put ‘Retirement Seminar’ and the date you wish to attend in the subject title.

Please include:

• Your name
• Work email address
• Personal email address
• Personal phone number
• Proposed retirement date
• Any specific dietary requirements. 

Seminar location and parking

Location: West Midlands Police Federation, Guardians House, 2111 Coventry Road, Sheldon B26 3EA

Time: Coffee and registration between 8.30am. and 8.45am The full day seminar starts at 9am and finishes around 4pm. A meal deal lunch will be provided for you (please advise any specific dietary requirements).

Parking: Please park nearby on the Morrisons car park, letting Customer Services know your registration number and that you are a visitor of the Police Federation.

Feedback from past attendees

“I found the day was informative with each speaker outlining just what you needed to know in the simplest of terms on each topic. A ‘not to be missed’ seminar for those coming up to retirement.” PC Collins

“A very useful and informative course which has made me give serious thought as to what to do with my pension money and how to protect it.” PC Tonks

“An excellent forum and opportunity to help prepare for the transition to retirement.” PC McGoldrick

“Thank you, a really useful & informative day, well worth giving up a rest day for!!” Anonymous