Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Give all children a pension fund with £100 at birth
Closed
76 signatures
What the petition asks
Introducing a pension with £100 starting capital for all children born in the UK could be a transformative policy with numerous benefits for the children themselves and wider society.
This policy could help instil the importance of financial planning and saving from an early age. Early learning about pensions and long-term savings could empower children to make informed financial decisions that will benefit them and future generations.
By providing £100 in starting capital, the Government is kickstarting a wealth accumulation process for children that could, along with auto-enrolment, provide them with a substantial retirement fund by the time they reach retirement age.
By providing £100 in starting capital, the Government is kickstarting a wealth accumulation process for children that could, along with auto-enrolment, provide them with a substantial retirement fund by the time they reach retirement age.
Timeline
| 2 May 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
76
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
2 May 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.