Our awards and accreditations

Find out more about our recent awards and accreditation

Robust Processes and Security

Spence operates under several complementary and independently audited management, quality and security frameworks, with a focus on data protection, service continuity and compliance

External audit, surveillance and certification

BSI under ISO27001:2013 Information Security Management & ISO9001:2015

Administration and accounting procedures

All our administration and accounting procedures audited annually in accordance with AAF01/06 and we have reported no exceptions since we began this reporting in 2010.

Dedicated, Caring Team


Our team administrators, fund accountants and payroll specialists are not only experts in their roles, but have a basic understanding of all roles involved in managing a scheme.  This allows them to see the bigger picture and bring innovative ideas to the table. By automating as much of the administration process as possible, our team can spend more time helping members.

Summary of all our accreditations

Quality Assurance Scheme

We are accredited by the IFoA actuarial quality assurance scheme (“QAS”) certification, following an in-depth and independent audit.

ISO27001:2013

ISO9001:2015

Data security poses a significant risk to trustees and members. Spence is one of very few pension administration firms to be certified to ISO27001:2013 & ISO9001:2015 standard.

AAF 01/06

Our processes and controls have been documented and independently audited in accordance with AAF 01/06.

Cyber Essentials Plus

Spence are certified under Cyber Essentials plus.