Savings for grandchildren not living in UK

Tucker19

I would like to open a savings account similar to the Halifax Kids regular saver(of which i am paying in and a trustee for 2 other grandchildren).
However , but my latest granddaughter lives in Rep of Ireland and the halifax have advised me that i cannot open a savings account for a child not resident in UK.
What options do i have - for good interest and not paying income and inheritance tax

bowlhead99

If the child is living in Ireland, why not open the account in Ireland?
And if your own non-residence of Ireland is problematic, simply have a parent or other family member over there be the trustee- wouldn't stop you contributing.

xylophone

Consider a regular investment into an investment trust held in bare trust?It might produce better returns than cash over 18 years?

Example http://www.sit.co.uk/private-investors/products/stockplan-a-flying-start

You will notice from the FAQ that while the donor and trustees must be UK residents the child need not be.

jimjames

I don't recall being asked any info about residence of the children when opening the investment trust plan for my children. Might be worth investigating if that is suitable. You don't say ages but over the long term cash isn't likely to be the best option