Can i provide child care for my friends baby without pay?

tamsin1982

SuziQ wrote: »

Your friend might be much better off to look for a childminder that she can claim govt supprt for imho,no offence to you as I think you are wonderful to even consider it. I have always helped out for friends on an ad hoc basis but would never consider doing it long term in the way you are.

this would only be the case if the friend is single or household income is low enough, also you usually have to pay upfront an tax credits pay in arrears?

I have my niece (& nephews in school hols) for my sister and enjoy but it is only 1 day a week for a few hours an will be finishing when she starts school except for holidays. how old is the child? how well do u know him/her? how many hours a day is it?
I think youd be fine but obv it is somethin u really need to think about, as im sure u have