Prospero
To remove a name from the distribution list, ring the Service Line on 029 2032 2811. Prospero is provided free of charge to retired ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Scheme members only. Prospero is also available on audio disc for those with sight impairment. To register, please ring the Service Line. Alternatively, it is also available online at bbc.co.uk/mypension, under ‘Documents’.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Club
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Club in London has a retired membership costing £3 per month or £36 per year. Members can also add friends and family to their membership for a small additional cost. Regional clubs may have different arrangements. Please call the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Club London office on 020 8752 6666 or email bbc.club@bbc.co.uk for details, or to join.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Financial Assistance Fund
A ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Financial Assistance Fund grant may be awarded if you or your dependants are struggling to cover unexpected and unaffordable one-off costs. The basic conditions for a grant are that it should involve expenditure which is extraordinary, unforeseen, necessary, and without assistance, would involve hardship for the individual. Each case is considered on its merits and awarded at the Trustees’ discretion.
You can find further information and apply at bbc.co.uk/mypension/financial
Prospero Society
Prospero Society is the only section of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Club run by and for retired ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ staff and their spouses. Its aim is to enable ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ pensioners to meet on a social basis for theatre visits, luncheons, coach outings, etc. Prospero Society is supported by ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Club funds so as to make events affordable. If you would like an application form, please contact: Gayner Leach ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Club BC2 B3 Broadcast Centre 201 Wood Lane London W12 7TP Tel: 020 8752 6666 Email: bbc.club@bbc.co.uk
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Pensioners Association
As a ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ pensioner you are eligible to join the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Pensioners Association (³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖPA). This is a not-for-profit organization and is independent of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ. It aims to promote and safeguard the interests of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ pensioners. It can also help members with pensions and other matters. Membership includes a monthly E-Newsletter to bring members up to date with news and information on events with relevance to pensioners, the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ and the Media, an annual magazine, an AGM [regional meetings] and exclusive offers and discounts on goods and services. The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖPA aims to keep in touch with the Broadcast industry and has members on the Committee with a wide range of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ knowledge and expertise from Production, Archiving, Engineering, to Pensions and Publishing.
For more information and a Member Application Form see .