28 May 2024
Find your Child Trust Fund
Find your Child Trust Fund.
HMRC have requested all financial services providers to encourage members to check if they have any unclaimed Child Trust Fund monies due.
This is a free service and should not require any payment to search for these funds, beware of approaches to search on your behalf.
This link will take to the Government website where you can conduct a search.
https://www.gov.uk/child-trust-funds/find-a-child-trust-fund
What you need to know
You’ll be asked for your National Insurance number. You’ll also need your adoption details if they apply.
If you’re a parent or guardian looking for a child’s trust fund, you’ll need:
- the child’s full name, address and date of birth
- any previous names you or the child have used
You can include the child’s National Insurance number if you have it.
What happens next
You’ll get a letter from HMRC with details of the Child Trust Fund provider. You’ll usually get this within 3 weeks of HMRC getting your request.
If you do not get a response within 3 weeks, you can write to HMRC. Include your reference number if you have one.
Write to:
Charities, Savings and International 1
HMRC
BX9 1AU