Child trust fund: HMRC leaflets and guidance

HMRC have produced a range of leaflets and guidance for both claimants and child trust fund (CTF) providers.

Information for claimants and advisers

Help with money matters for you and your child (2009)

This leaflet gives a basic explanation of the benefits of the CTF.

Choosing how to grow your child’s £250 voucher (February 2010)

This leaflet gives a basic overview of the CTF and explains the different types of accounts that are available to open with the voucher.

Child Trust Fund – Factsheet (2010)

A basic factsheet containing a list of frequently asked questions about the CTF.

Four steps to opening an account

A one page factsheet which outlines briefly how to open a CTF account.

Choosing a child trust fund account toolkit (April 2006)

A detailed guide on how to choose a CTF account.

Early access to the child trust fund (2005)

Normally CTF accounts cannot be accessed until a child reaches the age of 18. These notes explain how the fund can be accessed earlier if a child is terminally ill.

Factsheet for those who have adopted children

This factsheet gives guidance on the CTF for those who have adopted or are carers. Three versions are available for -

England and Wales

Northern Ireland

Scotland

Looked after children and the child trust fund

Information for CTF providers

HMRC guidance for CTF providers (update to March 2010)

This document provides detailed guidance on the CTF for providers. It includes some useful information on the types of CTF accounts available.

CTF Bulletins

HMRC have produced and published a series of CTF bulletin notices that contain information about updates.

Updated 6 March 2013