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Freebies with your Child Trust Fund	Freebies Details
Family Charities Ethical CTF	Receive up to £25 worth of Boots vouchers when you apply online and set up a regular Direct Debit.
Family Investments Child Trust Fund	Receive up to £25 worth of Boots vouchers when you apply online and set up a regular Direct Debit.
Witan Jump Child Trust Fund	Request a Child Trust Fund Brochure and receive a free copy Money: Your Children, Their Future by Sarah Hamilton. In addition, once a year Jump CTF holders get a free double entry ticket to any Royal Horticultural Society garden.

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Below, you can compare the range of different CTFs on the market and their performance over 60 months * from 19/06/03 to 19/06/08. The choice of the types of funds are as follows:

Child Trust Fund performance before and during the financial crisis.....

Child Trust Fund Provider	Before the Credit Crisis 19/06/03 - 19/06/08 Total % Return	Before the Credit Crisis 19/06/03 - 19/06/08 Av. Annual % Return	During the Credit Crisis 31/10/08 - 31/10/09 Annual % Return	Product Reviewed	Info
Family Investments Ethical Child Trust Fund (FT Fund Name MEXID MEUTA)	53.41%	10.68%	30.58%	Read Reviews

The table below shows the range of different CTFs on the market and their performance over 36 months from 19/06/05 to 19/06/08.

Child Trust Fund Provider	Before the Credit Crisis 19/06/05 - 19/06/08 Total % Return	Before the Credit Crisis 19/06/05 - 19/06/08 Av. Annual % Return	During the Credit Crisis 31/10/08 - 31/10/09 Annual % Return	Product Reviewed	Info
Nationwide Child Trust Fund (FT Fund Name MEXID ZLTCA)	19.88%	6.63%	28.38% **	Read Reviews
Family Investments Ethical Child Trust Fund (FT Fund Name MEXID MEUTA)	18.85%	6.28%	30.58%	Read Reviews
Family Investments/ Nectar/Sainsbury Child Trust Fund (FT Fund Name MEXID FACT)	16.80%	5.60%	22.43%	Read Reviews
F&C Child Trust Fund (FT Fund Name MEXID RYUKIT)	14.34%	4.78%	29.58%	Read Reviews
HSBC Child Trust Fund (FT Fund Name MEXID MDGIA)	13.86%	4.62%	29.48% **	Read Reviews
Bounty Child Trust Fund *** (FT Fund Name MEXID PPINC)	13.83%	4.61%	28.25%	Read Reviews
NatWest Child Trust Fund (FT Fund Name MEXID NWSI)	12.34%	4.11%	18.11%	Read Reviews

* The CTF has been running since April 6 2005.
** Discrete Calendar Year Perf 2007-2008. This displays the year on year percentage movement in a funds price based on the last available closing price. Figures are not inclusive of initial charges and are calculated on a bid price to bid price basis (mid to mid for OEICs).
*** 19/06/2005 - 01/10/2008
**** 12.12.05 - 11.12.07 data taken from SWIP Islamic SICAV full prospectus

This is a rough guide only and should not be used for investment purposes because past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Please read the notes below.

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Alternatives to CTFs - Tax-Exempt Savings Plans
Did you know there are alternatives to the CTF that offer the same tax-free savings? Tax-Exempt Savings Plans (TESPs) can help you build up a lump sum for your child through small, regular payments. Your fund grows free from any income or capital gains tax, and can be used to save for children of all ages. Click here for more information about TESPs, and specific plans offered by friendly societies.

Compare Child Trust Fund (Cash)

Savings	Rate	Product Reviewed	Info
Hanley Economic BS	5.00%	Read Reviews
Yorkshire BS	3.00%	Read reviews
Skipton BS	2.65%	Read Reviews
Chorley & District BS	2.90%	Be the first to review this. Write a Child Trust Fund Review and receive a FREE Mr Men Bruise Soother
Shepshed BS	2.00%	Be the first to review this. Write a Child Trust Fund Review and receive a FREE Mr Men Bruise Soother
Nationwide	1.10%	Read Reviews
Britannia BS	2.05%	Read Reviews

Notes: All rates are subject to change without notice. Please check all rates and terms before investing or borrowing.

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Below, you can compare the range of different CTFs on the market and their performance over 60 months * from 06/04/03 to 05/04/08. This is a rough guide only and should not be used for investment purposes because past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Please read the notes below. The choice of the types of funds are as follows:

Child Trust Fund performance before and during the financial crisis.....

Child Trust Fund Provider	Fund Choice	Before the Credit Crisis 06/04/03 - 05/04/08 Total % Return	Before the Credit Crisis 06/04/03 - 05/04/08 Av. Annual % Return	During the Credit Crisis 06/04/08 05/04/09 Annual % Return	Product Reviewed	Info
Witan Jump Child Trust Fund	Witan Investment Trust	60.35%	12.07%	-24.90%	Read Reviews

The table below shows the range of different CTFs on the market and their performance over 36 months from 19/06/05 to 19/06/08.

Child Trust Fund Provider	Fund Choice	Before the Credit Crisis 06/04/03 - 05/04/08 Total % Return	Before the Credit Crisis 06/04/03 -05/04/08 Av. Annual % Return	During the Credit Crisis 06/04/08 05/04/09 Annual % Return	Product Reviewed	Info
Redmayne-Bentley	iShares FTSEurofirst 80	33.67%	11.22%	-27.74%	Be the first to review this
Redmayne-Bentley	iShares FTSE250	27.20%	9.07%	-40.29%	Be the first to review this
F & C	F & C FTSE All Share Tracker 1 NAV	14.80%	4.93%	-29.30%	Read Reviews
Scottish Friendly	Scottish Friendly Managed Growth	13.80%	4.60%	-38.51%	Read Reviews

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Notes: Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. The figures and details shown are obtained from sources believed to be reliable. However, the accuracy and completeness of any information cannot be guaranteed and no warranty or representation is given and users must check all rates, conditions and details before finalising any arrangement. No liability can be accepted for any direct or consequential loss arising from the use or reliance upon this information.

Alternatives to the Child Trust Fund Accounts

There are many different options available to parents and grandparents when it comes to saving for a child's future. Below, you can compare some of these options available if when you're looking at alternative (or even additions) to the the Child Trust Funds.

Provider	Product Name	Product Category	Product Reviewed	Product Details
Engage Mutual	Engage Mutual Junior Easy Save	Tax Exempt Savings Plans (TESPs)	Read Reviews
POIS	POIS' Children's Tax Exempt Saving	Tax Exempt Savings Plans (TESPs)	Be the first to review this. Write a Children's Saving Accounts Review and receive a FREE Mr Men Bruise Soother
Legal and General	Legal and General's Unit Trust for Children	Unit Trust for Children	Be the first to review this. Write a Children's Saving Accounts Review and receive a FREE Mr Men Bruise Soother
Family Investments	Family Investments Children's Unit Trust	Unit Trust for Children	Be the first to review this. Write a Children's Saving Accounts Review and receive a FREE Mr Men Bruise Soother
Baillie Gifford	Baillie Gifford's Children's Savings Plan	Investment Trust for Children	Read Reviews

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Notes: Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. The figures and details shown are obtained from sources believed to be reliable. However, the accuracy and completeness of any information cannot be guaranteed and no warranty or representation is given and users must check all rates, conditions and details before finalising any arrangement. No liability can be accepted for any direct or consequential loss arising from the use or reliance upon this information.

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