The Burnham Programme
A Twelve-Year Programme for National Renewal

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What will your child's birth bond be worth?

Every child born in Britain receives £10,000 at birth under the Burnham Programme, invested in a passive index fund and accessible at 25. Enter your child's birth year to see the projected value.

5%


£33,900 at age 25 in 2052

ScenarioProjected value
Conservative (3%)£20,900
Moderate (5%)£33,900
Historical average (7%)£54,300

Management fee capped at 0.25% per annum under the programme. Figures are illustrative projections, not guaranteed returns.

The Conservatives cancelled the Child Trust Fund in 2010 to save £500m per year. The birth bond costs £6bn per year, funded by the wealth levy on assets above £2m.

Read the full Birth Bond policy

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The Burnham Programme is an independent policy document. It was not written by Andy Burnham and as of has not been endorsed by him.