Everton has become the first Premier League club to receive the Living Wage Foundation’s living pension accreditation.
The club previously led the way as a living wage employer in 2016 to ensure no member of staff was paid less than the annually calculated cost of living.
As one of just 11 top flight clubs to be accredited as a living wage employer, the Blues have now earned fresh recognition for their ongoing commitment.
Ensuring all employees are paid fairly, enjoy a wide range of benefits and can look forward to a comfortable retirement is of vital importance to club chiefs.
They have now joined a list of responsible employers leading the way on employee pension benefits including Aviva, SSE and Herbert Smith Freehills.
Alison Haynes, Everton’s chief tax and people officer, said: “The club has for many years made pension contributions on behalf of our people which are considerably in excess of the auto-enrolment requirements.
“Now with the support of our new owners, The Friedkin Group, we are able to take this further step to improve the lives in retirement of our valued colleagues.”
Director of the Living Wage Foundation Katherine Chapman added: “We are delighted that Everton is leading the way as a responsible employer by becoming the first Premier League Club to sign up to the Living Pension.
“Just as the real living wage ensures workers can meet their everyday needs today, the living pension helps them plan for a retirement where they can live with dignity and security.
“By signing up to the living pension, Everton, as a prominent football club is sending a powerful message that everyone should have a decent standard of living now and in the future.”