Government Actuary's Department

Government Actuary's Department
Welsh: Adran Actiwari'r Llywodraeth
Non-ministerial government department overview
Formed1919 (1919)
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Headquarters10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London
Employees224 (average, 2024–25)
Non-ministerial government department executive
Websitewww.gov.uk/gad

The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) is a non-ministerial department in the UK Civil Service that provides actuarial advice and analysis for the UK government and other public sector bodies.

Established in 1919, it works with government departments, devolved administrations and local authorities on long-term financial risks and policy issues. The department is headed by the Government Actuary.