HMRC warns 758,000 young adults have unclaimed savings
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19 claimsThe average value of a Child Trust Fund is £2,200.
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Anyone born between September 1, 2002 and January 2, 2011 could have a savings account waiting to be claimed once they turn 18.
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5 questionsWhat is the exact number of unclaimed Child Trust Fund accounts and the precise age range of account holders?
When will HMRC start sending letters to account holders?
How much money is in each account on average, and what is the total amount unclaimed?
Why are young people in northern England disproportionately affected?
What steps can individuals take to locate their Child Trust Fund accounts?
Number of unclaimed accountsfactual
Approximately 758,000 people aged 18-23 have unclaimed Child Trust Fund accounts.
According to The Guardian - BusinessApproximately 750,000 people aged 15-24 have unclaimed Child Trust Fund accounts.
According to Daily Mail - HomeContext: The discrepancy in the number and age range of unclaimed accounts could affect public understanding of the scale of the issue and who is eligible.
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