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19. Pension costs (continued)<br />

Analysis of charge to the SOFA<br />

2009<br />

£’000<br />

2008<br />

£’000<br />

Current service cost 2,663 3,848<br />

Past service costs – 90<br />

Interest cost 6,377 5,592<br />

Expected return on Scheme assets (7,082) (7,808)<br />

Expense recognised in SOFA 1,958 1,722<br />

The above service cost excludes any <strong>RNIB</strong> contributions paid to the defined contributions section<br />

of the Scheme.<br />

Changes to the present value of the defined benefit obligation during the year<br />

2009<br />

£’000<br />

2008<br />

£’000<br />

Opening defined benefit obligation 92,177 102,930<br />

Current service cost 2,663 3,848<br />

Interest cost 6,377 5,592<br />

Contributions by scheme participants 1,389 1,314<br />

Actuarial losses (gains) on scheme liabilities 2,531 (17,696)<br />

Net benefits paid out (3,580) (3,901)<br />

Past service cost – 90<br />

Closing fair value of scheme<br />

liabilities/obligations<br />

101,557 92,177<br />

66 <strong>RNIB</strong> annual report and accounts 2008/09

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