The Child Trust Fund (CTF) is about your child and their future. It's about giving your child an 18th birthday present that could help give them a real head start to their adult life.

The Government gives each newborn child a voucher worth £250 when their parents register for Child Benefit. This must be used to open an account - called a Child Trust Fund (CTF) - on the child's behalf. You, your family and friends can all add to this account.

Working with the experts in savings for children

Choosing the company to place your little one's Child Trust Fund with is important. You'll want someone you can trust - a company that's long established and well respected. Which is why Stroud & Swindon have teamed up with The Children's Mutual, the only UK company to specialise in children's savings. We believe that the Baby Bond Child Trust Fund, provided by The Children's Mutual will help you provide your child with a great start in life.

Please note that as the Baby Bond Child Trust Fund account is linked to shares your child could get back more or less than has been paid in.