Nic938

Hi all

Can anyone tell me what happens to the £250 that you receive when your children are born? Are they still entitled to it or do you have to give it back?

Thanks

Nic

yanH

Our youngest's £250 is still invested back in the UK and as the fund belongs to them personally I don't see how the government could take it back. To qualify you had to be a British Citizen born after a certain date and I don't remember any other qualifications so I think your kids fund should be fine

Nic938

Thanks for the reply, did you tell them your new address was in Australia or did you change the address to another UK one?

Thanks

Nic

yanH

We gave them a relatives UK address simply because it was easier than trying to get the bank to use our Aussie address.

Nic938

Thanks very much, much appreciated

Nic

obogk

we did the same . I agree

4Reids

The guy from the company our sons fund is with came round last week. He said it isn't a problem being in Oz. Like OP said its theirs now. We are going to give an Oz address and he said thats fine x

Nic938

Thank you very much, think I will give the Oz address too. My mother-in-law is not too keen on us using her address. Thanks again

Nic

Majella

I just called 2 days ago about this as we leave in 3 weeks for Queensland. I was advised it would stay in this country, but to phone them when we arrive in oz to give them our details there. Once the child reaches 18 they are still entitled to get the money!!! I hope this helps.

Nic938

Thanks Majella, that is great.

Nic