Child Trust Fund
Compare Child Trust Fund Providers
The Child Trust Fund was introduced by the government to provide a long-term savings and investment account for children.
See below for a selection of CTF Providers:
| Children's Mutual Child Trust Fund | £10.00 pm | |
| Awarded Best Child Trust Fund (CTF) provider for 2006, 2007 and 2008. Up to £40 of FREE Mothercare Vouchers when you apply online. |
| Engage Child Trust Fund | £5.00 pm | |
| Engage is one of the UK's leading Child Trust Fund providers. Up to £25 in FREE Boots Vouchers if you set up a Direct Debit Online. |
| Jump Child trust Fund | £25.00 pm | |
| Jump is a Child Trust Funds savings plan specially designed for children. It is based on Witan Investment Trust. Witan's objective is to create wealth for its investors through stockmarket investment. |
Disclaimer
Please bear in mind that:
- The value of your investment and the level of any income received from it can fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed and you may not get back the amount of your original investment.
- The list of funds provided above should not be seen in any way as being a recommendation. No advice has been given and you should be aware that any investment which takes place where appropriate will be transacted on an “execution only” basis.
- Full details of the funds, including investment performance statistics and risk profile will be provided in the documentation/brochure sent to you and it is up to you to ensure that you fully understand the nature of investment before proceeding. If you are at all unsure of the suitability of the type of investment, both in respect of its objectives and its risk profile, you should seek independent financial advice.
- If you choose a fund which invests overseas, there is the addition of “exchange rate” risk which could reduce any gains or increase losses if the currency moves against you.
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| Jump Children's Savings Plan | £25.00 pm | |
| Jump is a Child savings plan specially designed for children. It is based on Witan Investment Trust. Witan's objective is to create wealth for its investors through stockmarket investment. |
| Baillie Gifford Children's Savings Plan | £30.00 pm | |
| A cost effective Children’s Savings Plan, providing an easy way to invest for a child's future through the stock market. The Plan gives you a choice of two ways in which you can invest, choosing from either a Designated Account or a Bare Trust account. |
Disclaimer
Please bear in mind that:
- The value of your investment and the level of any income received from it can fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed and you may not get back the amount of your original investment.
- The list of funds provided above should not be seen in any way as being a recommendation. No advice has been given and you should be aware that any investment which takes place where appropriate will be transacted on an “execution only” basis.
- Full details of the funds, including investment performance statistics and risk profile will be provided in the documentation/brochure sent to you and it is up to you to ensure that you fully understand the nature of investment before proceeding. If you are at all unsure of the suitability of the type of investment, both in respect of its objectives and its risk profile, you should seek independent financial advice.
- If you choose a fund which invests overseas, there is the addition of “exchange rate” risk which could reduce any gains or increase losses if the currency moves against you.
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The Child Trust Fund has the following goals:
- To ensure that a child has savings once they are age 18.
- To help children get in the habit of saving.
- To teach children the benefits of saving.
- To help children understand personal finance.
Any child born after September 1st of 2002 is eligible for the scheme.
Children are sent a £250 voucher with which a new account is started for them.
Once they are 18, they can do what they wish with the money. Up to an additional £1,200 can be saved in the Child Trust Fund each year.
This money is effectively exempt from tax, allowing your child to save efficiently and to benefit greatly in the future.
