Ethical Child Trust Fund
Apply before 1st August 2010
Due to the Government changes to the Child Trust Fund scheme, we are only accepting new Ethical Child Trust Fund applications up to the 1st August. Don't miss out, apply today.
What is an Ethical Child Trust Fund?
Give your child a financial head start with a cash lump sum when they turn 18. The parents of every child born between 1 September 2002 and 1 January 2011 receives a voucher to invest from the Government as part of its Child Trust Fund scheme.
Our Ethical Child Trust Fund avoids investing in companies that are believed to be harmful to the environment, people, animals or wildlife.
In addition to the initial sum paid by the government, you can pay up to £1,200 per year into the Ethical Child Trust Fund to increase the payment your child receives when they turn 18. Additional payments can be made by monthly direct debit or as a lump sum of £50 or more. Payments can be made by anyone, e.g. grandparents, godparents, friends and family, so long as the total amount in any year does not exceed £1,200.
We guarantee the amount you pay into the Ethical Child Trust Fund is the minimum your child will receive when they turn 18, so the more you pay in the larger their cash lump sum will be.
In the June 2010 Budget announcement, the Government made some changes to the Child Trust Fund scheme. Click on the link below to find out how this will affect you and your child.
Government changes to the Child Trust Fund Scheme >>
Why?
- A great tax-efficient way to save for your child's financial futureThe potential for growth of the Ethical Child Trust Fund means your child can look forward to a valuable cash sum when they're 18. We guarantee the amount you pay into the fund is the minimum your child will receive when they turn 18, so the more you pay in the larger their cash lump sum will be.
- It's affordable - the Government gives you an initial sum to get things startedThe parents of every child born between 1 September 2002 and 1 January 2011 receives a voucher from the Government as part of its Child Trust Fund scheme. Learn about the Child Trust Fund Scheme.
- You can add to the plan - from as little as £5 per month or up to £1,200 a yearYou, your family and friends can also contribute - either with lump sum payments of £50 or more, or by regular Direct Debits from just £5 a month. The perfect birthday or Christmas gift as your child grows up. Click here for an Ethical Child Trust Fund additional contributions form to increase the value of your child's Trust Fund.
- Why invest in an 'Ethical' Child Trust Fund?Ethical investments are like any other type of investment - with one significant difference. They avoid investing in companies that are believed to be harmful to the environment, people, animals or wildlife. For example, companies with substantial involvement in arms manufacture, tobacco, pornography, animal testing or gambling would not be considered suitable.
- Membership brings you access to a unique range of added benefits - at no extra cost!When you take out our Ethical Child Trust Fund, your child will automatically enjoy the extra social, benevolence and protection benefits of our unique Membership more »
