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Child Trust fund

helen01234
helen01234 Posts: 115 Forumite
in Benefits & tax credits
I have just got my £50 voucher in the post and are looking at our options. With our older son we opened an account and got £30 of free vouchers for boots. Does anyone know of any companies giving any freebies away with opening an account? I cant seem to find any!!
Many thanks
Helen
Loves the freebies forum :j

Moneysaving is not my best point but at least I try :rotfl::T

Founder of non profit guinea pig rescue in West Yorkshire.

Comments

  • nomoreboomandbust
    nomoreboomandbust Posts: 543 Forumite
    just be grateful you are still receiving this waste of taxpayers money !
  • helen01234
    helen01234 Posts: 115 Forumite
    nomoreboomandbust wrote: »
    just be grateful you are still receiving this waste of taxpayers money !

    I am greatful and wasnt expecting anything as I thought it had stopped (which I 110% agree with BTW) but seen as I have recieved it I may as use it so was just asking.

    I didnt intend on getting such an abrupt reply! Sorry for asking!!
    Loves the freebies forum :j

    Moneysaving is not my best point but at least I try :rotfl::T

    Founder of non profit guinea pig rescue in West Yorkshire.
  • nomoreboomandbust
    nomoreboomandbust Posts: 543 Forumite
    Sorry I was abrupt, humble apologies,I was just having a pop in general at the lunacy of the child trust fund, it's not as if the money can be spent and put back in the economy.

    I am afraid I can't help with your query
  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    It might be worth you checking out Quidco or TopCashBack to see if anybody is still doing deals for CTFs.
    :heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls

    MSE: many of the benefits of a helpful family, without disadvantages like having to compete for the tv remote

    :) Proud Parents to an Aut-some son :)
  • jessmist
    jessmist Posts: 729 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Family Investments Child trust fund is paying £35.35 cashback through topcashback. Not sure if you have to set up a direct debit for regular payments to get the cashback or if just opening an account with the voucher will qualify for the cashback.

    I have also just received my sons voucher and i am unsure which company to go with as well.
  • ManicMum
    ManicMum Posts: 845 Forumite
    I agree it is a waste of money too but like you say, you have it so use it.

    I went with Engage Mutual Assurance via topcashback and got £50 - much better than £20 Boots voucher and they were a good performer.

    Hope that helps.
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