Contribute to an individual Junior ISA/Child Trust Fund account

Step 1:  First obtain the TSF reference number

All Junior ISA and Child Trust Funds administered by The Share Foundation will have a unique TSF reference.  If this is not known already, donors can obtain this from The Share Foundation’s ‘main contact’ at the relevant local authority of the young person.  This reference ensures that the contribution is made into the correct account, as once a contribution has been paid into the account, it is deemed as a gift to the young person and cannot be refunded.

For support in obtaining the TSF reference number, please contact The Share Foundation on 01296 310400 or email info@sharefound.org providing the name of the local authority looking after the young person.

Step 2:  Complete a Contribution Form

All contributions to an individual Junior ISA or Child Trust Fund account require a contribution form to be submitted to The Share Foundation.  This ensures we can identify and match the contribution amount to the correct young person and donor.  The form is required for all payment methods, ideally prior to receiving the contribution. It can be submitted electronically using the online link below or downloaded below and emailed or posted. The minimum single or regular payment is £10 - this is stipulated by the account providers!

Please follow the appropriate link below:

Online contribution form for individual accounts

Download a contribution form for individual accounts

If posting the Contribution Form, please sign it and send the completed form to:

 The Share Foundation, PO Box 1172, Aylesbury HP20 9PG

 If emailing, send to:   info@sharefound.org

Step 3:  Arrange Payment of the Contribution

The Share Foundation can accept ‘one-off’ and/or regular payments.  Contributions can be made using the following payment methods:

Bank transfer payments arranged directly by the donor with their bank, either as one-off or regular standing orders.  The bank sort code and account number is shown after completion of the online form or is shown on the paper contribution form.

Please ensure when setting up bank payments, the TSF reference number is used as the bank payment reference.  Bank transfers received without TSF references will be returned, as we need the reference to ensure the contribution is paid to the correct account (please note: it is the responsibility of the donor to amend or cancel regular payments with their bank).

A cheque made payable to ‘The Share Foundation’ or to the young person.  Please attach the cheque to a contribution form (remembering to include the TSF reference) and post to The Share Foundation.

If the donor is unable to set up the regular payment/standing order directly with their bank, The Share Foundation can still forward a completed and signed paper form to the donor’s bank. This MUST be an original, signed contribution form with the donor’s bank details completed Please then post the form to The Share Foundation, who will then forward it on to the donor’s bank as a standing order instruction. Please note this can take your bank up to 4 weeks to action.

Unfortunately, there may be occasions when we are unable to administer the contribution and will return the funds to the donor.  Reasons for this may include:

• A payment received by bank transfer without a TSF reference.

• A contribution form received – with a cheque – without a TSF reference.

• The young person has left care or turned 18.

• The Share Foundation cannot locate an account.

For further assistance regarding contributions, please contact The Share Foundation on 01296 310408 or email info@sharefound.org.