At Capital Cranfield we do not believe that an independent trustee should be detached from the rest of the trustees or work in isolation. We believe in getting involved in all issues that affect the scheme; we aim to deliver objective guidance and to ensure compliance with best practice.

We also believe that a pension scheme must not become disconnected from the sponsoring business, especially now that pension liabilities form part of the corporate balance sheet. Our independence helps protect the interests of the members but we always remain sensitive to the practicalities of the business world.

At Capital Cranfield, our style is non-confrontational; we prefer to be practical rather than dogmatic. We remain sensitive to a scheme's chemistry and culture, which has often been evolving long before our appointment.