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The Children's Mutual

Foresters took over The Children's Mutual in 2013. We offer you more choice in how you do business with us, online account management and member benefits. Take a look below for more information about the transfer.

Mother discussing her daughter's Plan with Forester Life

Foresters look after over 1 million children savings plans

We look after over 1.5 million children's savings Plans

 

Our customer satisfaction rating 

Our customers rate us 4.7 out of 5 stars

 

Taking care of family finances for over 140 years

Taking care of family finances for over 145 years

 

We offer choice in how you do business with us

Choose how you do business with us

 

About Foresters Financial

Forester Life is part of the international financial services organisation, Foresters Financial. Foresters Financial has been looking after families for over 145 years and as of 30th September 2019 looks after over £19.2bn funds under management.

We share our strength with more than 3 million customers across the UK, Canada and the United States. This includes looking after the savings of over a million children in the UK.

parents with son reading Plan information on sofa

What the transfer means to you

As part of the transfer you have more choice in how you do business with us, online account management and member benefits.

We provide a range of member benefits and opportunities that enable you to enjoy quality family time and give you and your child the opportunity to give back through volunteering. Not only do you benefit from being able to access our network of Financial Advisers, your child is also a valuable member of our organisation. Find out more information about our member benefits. 

View the Key Historical Documents.

Manage your Plan online

The Registered Contact of the Plan can view the child's Plan online by simply activating their My Plans account. With My Plans you can view the Plan value, fund performance and important documents.

Family and friends can also set up their own Gifters My Plans account after making a contribution.

Activate your My Plans account

Log in to My Plans

Information Packs

Please see the below information packs you would have received when we informed our customers about the transfer of administration from The Children's Mutual to Foresters Financial in January 2017. 

 

Child Trust Fund

Stakeholder CTF Information Pack

Non Stakeholder CTF Information Pack

Shariah CTF Information Pack
 

Junior ISA

Junior ISA - Options Information Pack
 

Savings & Investment Plan

Savings & Investment Plan - Options Information Pack

 

Are you wondering what happens to Child Trust Funds at age 18 – visit our Child Trust Fund information hub 

 

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What is a Child Trust Fund

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Investment and money-saving tips from Schroders, one of our fund managers. The MoneyLens team's mission is to help you take control of your financial future with the help of their jargon-free guides.

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Talking money with your children

Talk money

Teaching your child about money and the importance of saving is one of the most imperative life skills for them to learn, take a look at our tips on giving your children a better future with money.

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Do you have a child without a CTF? Find out about our Junior ISA