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Forgotten Child Trust Funds – is there £2,000 waiting for your child?

Unclaimed Child Trust Funds total £1.7 billion and there might be one with your child’s name on it. Here we look at where the money is and how you can find it.

Important information - This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure whether an investment is right for you please seek advice. If you choose to invest the value of your investment will rise and fall, so you could get back less than you put in.

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Blair Collins-Thomas
Communications Manager

Blair is a Communications Manager, writing about personal finance and the UK stock market. He comes from a private equity and asset management background writing for Investec, Amundi ETF, J.P Morgan, and BNP Paribas.

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Published: 25th August 2023