Membership
Below you will find information about your membership of the SCPF.
Can I join the SCPF?
Can I join the SCPF?
The SCPF is closed to new members.
What if I am returning from overseas as a member of the Shell Overseas Contributory Pension Fund (SOCPF)?
What if I am returning from overseas as a member of the Shell Overseas Contributory Pension Fund (SOCPF)?
You may be able to join / rejoin the SCPF when you return to work at Shell in the UK, as a Linked Fund Member.
Can I increase my pension by paying extra contributions?
Can I increase my pension by paying extra contributions?
Yes, you can pay Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) . These are designed to help you top-up your main SCPF pension. The maximum value of pension benefits that you can build up in a year without incurring a tax charge is restricted by the Annual Allowance.
Can I transfer-in a pension from another scheme?
Can I transfer-in a pension from another scheme?
No, the SCPF no longer accepts transfers of benefits from other pension schemes into the Fund.
What if I work part-time?
What if I work part-time?
If you work part-time or have periods of part-time and full-time employment, your benefits will be adjusted to reflect the different periods of service you have. Further information is available in the Part-Time Working factsheet.
What if I have periods of absence?
What if I have periods of absence?
Information about the different types of absences, and how your pension may be affected, is available in the Absence from Work factsheet.
Can I opt-out of the SCPF?
Can I opt-out of the SCPF?
If you are currently a member of the SCPF, you can decide to stop paying contributions at any time (known as opting-out), but you should think carefully first as you will not be able to rejoin. It is recommended that you take independent financial advice before making a decision to opt-out.
