Whoa! £955 From a Trust Fund I Forgot About?!

Okay, so this is seriously wild. Turns out, I’m one of thousands of people who had no idea they had money waiting for them. I’m talking about those Child Trust Funds (CTFs) – remember those? Government schemes set up for kids born between 2002 and 2011 to help with their future. Yeah, I’d completely forgotten about mine.

It’s kind of embarrassing, actually. I mean, who forgets about a chunk of cash? Apparently, me. I was just minding my own business, scrolling through TikTok – you know, the usual – when I stumbled across an article about people tracking down lost CTFs. Curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to look into it.

Finding the information wasn’t exactly a walk in the park. It took a bit of digging around, but eventually, I managed to find the government website where you can track your CTF. You need your National Insurance number and a few other details, so have those handy! After a few nerve-wracking minutes of inputting information, it popped up. My name. My details. And a balance of £955!

Seriously. £955! I almost choked on my tea. I had completely forgotten this money even existed. It’s like finding a hidden treasure chest in your attic! This was unexpected money that appeared literally out of nowhere. I immediately started daydreaming about what I could do with it. A weekend getaway? New shoes? Maybe a really nice dinner? The possibilities were endless.

The whole process of claiming the money was surprisingly straightforward. It only took about a week from finding my CTF to getting the funds transferred into my bank account! They even offered a few ways to transfer it, so I could pick the best option for me. It was incredibly smooth and user-friendly.

Turns out, I’m not alone in this lucky find. Apparently, thousands of people are in the same boat – they’ve either forgotten about their CTFs or never even knew they existed. This isn’t just about me, I really feel like there’s a public service announcement in here somewhere! It is a reminder to everyone to check if they or anyone they know have one of these accounts that might have some forgotten funds sitting in them.

So, here’s the takeaway: if you were born between 2002 and 2011, check if you have a CTF! You might be surprised at what you find. It’s like a free lottery ticket, except instead of winning, you’re actually collecting the money that was rightfully yours. It’s completely legitimate and it’s amazing that so much money might be lying around waiting for us to claim it!

It’s definitely worth the few minutes it takes to check. You could be sitting on a small fortune (or at least, a nice little sum!) that you completely forgot about. Who knows what kind of financial surprises are waiting to be discovered? Maybe it’s enough to go on a small trip, or maybe a little treat to yourself. The beauty of this is that you could be finding money to put to a good use, whether it’s a small treat or a slightly larger purchase. It is definitely good news, however small.

I’m still pinching myself, to be honest. From forgetting completely about this little pot of gold, to receiving a completely legitimate and frankly exciting sum of money, this has been a totally unexpected and surprisingly pleasant experience. I can’t wait to finally put my money to good use.

So, what are you waiting for? Go check your CTF! You might just be as surprised as I was.

Seriously, go check. You won’t regret it.