Child trust funds are a long-term savings or investment account for children introduced in the UK in 2002 with the aim of ensuring children have savings at the age of 18.

Another aim is to help them get into the habit of saving while teaching and helping them to understand the benefits of personal finance.

Choose your specialist link to find out more about the qualification requirements and the benefits that are available to your child which includes a grant of up to £250 from the UK Government.