MSE News: Child Trust Fund letters sent to thousands of young people missing £2,200 on average

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Thousands of 21-year-olds are set to receive a letter from the Government reminding them they've got a forgotten Child Trust Fund, worth £2,200 on average. Inevitably this means scammers will likely take advantage, so here's how to make sure your letter is genuine and how to track down lost savings yourself for free…

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https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2026/04/child-trust-fund-letters-scam-warning/

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LHW99

For those with a disabled child / young adult, accessing isn't so easy.

There is a Government Guide to the procedures however.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-how-to-guide-to-help-families-access-trust-funds-of-disabled-young-adults

Clairos

Hi, will the letters be sent to the teenagers through the electoral listing? Reason I ask is my daughters dad is with holding information from her and if the letter goes to her fathers address he will refuse to send it to her