An Introduction to Child Benefit

In this tenth session in the series, Adam discusses Child Benefit and gives a thorough introduction into everything you need to know - helping you navigate eligibility, rates, and allowances.

An Introduction to Child Benefit: Everything You Need to Know

Host: Adam Matthews, Social Delivery Manager, Society Matters CIC

In this series of sessions, Social Welfare Trainers from Society Matters CIC explain different aspects of the Welfare Benefits System.

In this tenth session in the series, Adam gives a thorough introduction into Child Benefit.

The session covers:

Who is eligible for Child Benefit?
How to apply for Child Benefit.
What are the earnings rules and when does Child Benefit stop? (including the High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge)
Why it is important to claim Child Benefit?
What changes in circumstances need to be reported?
Q&A

What is Child Benefit?

“You get Child Benefit if you’re responsible for bringing up a child who is: under 16, or under 20 and they stay in approved education or training. Only one person can get Child Benefit for a child. There’s no limit for how many children you can claim for.” – GOV.UK

Adam has a wealth of experience having worked for Citizens Advice Gateshead and now Society Matters where he manages the training team who give advice and guidance about all aspects of the Benefit System.