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About the Child Trust Fund

Summary Box
Key Product Information for our Savings Accounts

 

Account Name

 

Child Trust Fund

 

Interest Rates (AERs)

 

Interest rate is variable and is paid annually on the child’s birthday.

 

For current rates, please refer to interest rate leaflet.

 

 

Tax Status

 

Interest will be exempt from UK income tax providing the Child Trust Fund terms have been fully met. Favourable tax treatment may not be maintained in the future. 

 

 

Conditions for bonus payments

 

Minimum investment £250.00 (Government Voucher)

Minimum out of area investment £250.00

Maximum investment £1200.00 (per birth year)

 

 

Withdrawal arrangements

 

No withdrawals are allowed until the child reaches the age of 18.

 

Access

 

 

By branch or post.



Current Interest rate

Gross %

Net %

AER%

2.00

1.60

2.00

The Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a long-term savings and investment account for children. The Government has introduced the CTF to:

• ensure your child has savings at the age of 18

• help your child get into the habit of saving

• teach your child about the benefits of saving and

• help your child understand personal finance.

You can contact us on 01509 822000 to speak to a member of staff.

Please do not forget to send your identification. Please click here for a list of what is required.

Shepshed Building Society, Bull Ring, Shepshed, Leics, LE12 9QD is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Our Financial Services Authority registration number is 206067. You can check this on the FSA's register by visiting the FSA's website www.fsa.gov.uk/register or by contacting the FSA on 0845 606 1234.




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