Last updated:
22nd June 2026
What allowances and savings you can get
Your Personal Advisor (PA) is there to chat with you about any financial support you might be entitled to, guide you through what to do next, and make sure you don’t feel unsure or overwhelmed when it comes to money.
Personal allowance
There are different personal allowances that might be available to you. Your PA will talk through what you might be entitled to and help you access it.
This could include:
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A personal allowance whilst you’re waiting for benefits to be sorted, or when you’re just starting a job
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£50 birthday money each year, up until you turn 21
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An extra £100 when you turn 18, and again when you turn 21
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A weekly allowance if you’re 16 or 17 and living in semi‑independent accommodation
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£10 a week to help with clothes if you’re 16 or 17. If you need specialist clothing for work, college, training, or a special occasion, we may be able to help with that too
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Weekly pocket money if you’re 16 or 17 and living in foster care, which also helps to cover toiletries.
Child Trust Fund or Junior ISA
If you’ve been in care for a while, you will have a Child Trust Fund or a Junior ISA. This is money that’s been saved for you and safely looked after until you turn 18.
You won’t be able to access it just yet, but your PA can:
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Help you find out which account you have
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Explain how it works in a simple way
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Talk with you about how you might want to use the money in the future
This is your money. When the time comes, your PA will support you to make choices that feel right for you.
If you’re not sure what these accounts are, here’s a quick overview:
- Child Trust Fund (CTF): A tax‑free savings account set up for children born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011.
- Junior ISA: A tax‑free way to save for a child over the long term.
