Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) let you take direct control of your future. Because you decide where and when you invest you're able to choose just those investments that suit your plans and timescales.

Managing your own retirement fund through a SIPP will require 'active management' and good investment expertise, furthermore the charges associated may also be higher than those incurred via a personal pension. Therefore, SIPPs won't be suitable for all investors - if you're not sure if a SIPP is right for you we'd recommend you seek independent advice. But if it is right for you, a DIY Pension from The Share Centre lets you make the most of it. Developed with AJ Bell Management Ltd, one of the UK's leading SIPP administrators, you can be sure there's expert help and advice on hand to guide you through what can, at times, appear to be the complex world of HM Customs & Revenue regulations. Together we provide you with efficient pension plan administration combined with easy, cost-effective dealing

Of course, your investments can still go up and down in value, the income they generate will still vary, and the possibility of getting back less than your original investment remains. To help you pick investments within your DIY Pension, our expert in-house advisers are on hand to guide your choice of UK shares and investment trusts. And there's a wide range of online tools to help you decide which investments might best suit your aims.

Naturally, we take care of all the investment administration too, leaving you free to concentrate on the important things, like planning your future and getting on with your life.