Starting or changing AVCs

All active contributing members of the ABF Pension Scheme are eligible to pay Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs).

Starting paying AVCs

If you wish to start paying AVCs, we suggest that you spend some time reviewing the different funds available to ensure that you choose the right option to best suit your circumstances. You can find information on the funds available in the DC section of the website by clicking here. After you have chosen your investment fund(s), simply download and complete the form below and return it to your Payroll Department.

Making changes to investments or to the contribution levels

If you wish to make changes to the funds in which past contributions and/or future contributions are invested, or if you wish to change the amount of contributions, please download the form below, complete it and return it to your Payroll Department.

If you currently pay contributions to one of our legacy AVC providers, Standard Life and Clerical Medical

Please do NOT complete the form below if you wish to change your AVC contributions to Standard Life or Clerical Medical. If you wish to change the level of AVC contributions to either of these providers, please obtain the correct form from your Payroll Department.

DBAVC Investment Change Form Jan 2020