That's why we welcome the new Child Trust Fund. £250 invested for your kids now and added to over the years could mean a car, the deposit for their first home or even starting a business when they're grown up.
We understand that investing in one of our CTF accounts isn't right for everyone. It's well known that share prices, their value and the income they provide can go down as well as up and you might not get back what you originally invested; so if you're not sure whether it's appropriate we'd recommend you seek independent advice.
Remember, once you've paid money into the account it is locked-in until the child is 18 and can't be withdrawn except as permitted by the CTF regulations, nor can it be repaid to the donor.
But when you've decided that investing your CTF in the stock market is the thing to do, we're here to help with the information, support and free advice you need to make sure your children can share in the wealth of the stock market.
