Junior ISA Re-procurement

Junior ISAs (JISA's) and Child Trust Funds (CTF's) are long term tax-advantaged saving accounts for children up to the age of 18. Children are eligible for a JISA if they are under 18, resident in the UK, and not eligible for a CTF. Anyone can pay money into the accounts, but the funds cannot then be accessed by the account holder until their 18th birthday (or are terminally ill). At 18, the account will mature into a standard (adult) ISA or the funds will be withdrawn. Children looked after for 12 months or more and not eligible for a Child Trust Fund (CTF) are entitled to a £200 payment fro…