You could get Guardian’s Allowance if you’re bringing up a child whose parents have died. You may also be eligible if there’s one surviving parent. The Guardian Allowance rate is: £22.10 a week per child, tax-free, paid on top of your Child Benefit Payments. How the money is paid, Usually, the money is paid into a Bank Account every 4 weeks. It can be paid weekly if you’re a single parent or getting certain other benefits, such as Income Support. You can get the money paid into any account, apart from a Nationwide Building Society account in someone else’s name.
Who qualifies
Eligibility: To get Guardian’s Allowance all of the following must apply: you’re bringing up someone else’s child, the child’s parents are.
More information
Effect on other benefits: Guardian’s Allowance does not count as income if you’re claiming Universal Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or income-related Employment and Support Allowance. Guardian’s Allowance is not affected by the High Income Child Benefit charge. If you decide not to be paid Child Benefit your Guardian’s Allowance can continue. Guardian’s Allowance does not count towards the benefit cap.
