RPSM05201070 - Member Pages: Contributions and tax relief: Member contributions - methods of obtaining tax reliefs: Schemes of former employers

Can I make contributions to a scheme of my former employer?

Yes, as long as the relevant scheme permits it, HMRC have no objections to this. Indeed you are now able to receive tax relief on these contributions providing they, along with any contributions you are making to other schemes, do not exceed your total relevant UK earnings for the tax year in question.

However there will be no obligation on your current employer to pass these contributions onto the scheme of your former employer so it is up to you to make the appropriate arrangements with the scheme administrator of your former employers scheme.