PPF were struggling to manage multiple websites spread over different CMS solutions and versions of Drupal and Sitecore. The infrastructure was costly and lead to broken user experiences when navigating between their websites.
Pension Protection Fund
Finance | Drupal to Sitecore Migration
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is a UK government-backed fund that safeguards members of eligible defined benefit pension schemes in case their employer faces insolvency. Established in 2005, the PPF protects nearly 10 million members across more than 5,200 pension schemes nationwide. The PPF engaged with ClerksWell to migrate their key websites from Drupal to Sitecore. The primary objective was to consolidate all their websites, including their member sites, under a single instance of Sitecore.
The Challenge
The Approach
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Conducted a seamless lift and shift migration of the existing websites, maintaining brand identity.
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Implemented a secure, scalable, and resilient Sitecore 10 Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) infrastructure to house their many sites.
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Collaborated with PPF's Information Security teams to ensure the solution met their strict security expectations.
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Met project governance requirements by producing comprehensive documentation for future projects.
The Impact
The collaborative and trust-driven partnership with PPF resulted in a successful migration to Sitecore, fulfilling their goals of enhanced security, operational efficiency, and a unified digital experience.
The project's significance lies in showcasing how public sector organizations can leverage Sitecore's capabilities while maintaining strict data security requirements.
PPF are now able to rely on ClerksWell to support their Sitecore estate with a Managed Service Agreement to ensure continuation of service, coordinated by our service management team.
Sitecore 10.2
Azure PaaS Platform
A secure, enterprise‑grade Sitecore solution deployed on Azure to meet strict public‑sector security and compliance requirements.
WCAG 2.0 AA
Accessible by design
Accessibility best‑practice followed throughout development, ensuring inclusive access for users with disabilities or impairments.
S120 Process
Business-critical workflows
Complex insolvency notice processes fully supported through custom CMS functionality and system integrations.
Drupal → Sitecore
Unified digital estate
A successful migration that preserved brand consistency while improving performance, governance and long‑term scalability.
Industry Perspective
“Thank you so much for all the help and support you're provided. Your patience, flexibility and commitment have made a significant difference. I truly appreciate the time and effort you've invested – it's been invaluable in helping the team navigate challenges and achieve goals for the PPF. Your collaboration and encouragement throughout have been outstanding. Wishing you and ClerksWell every success for the future.”
