You asked about Guardian's Allowance: here is how it works, how much you could get and how it is paid.
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Below you’ll find how much you could get, how it is paid and how the scheme works.
Amounts can change each tax year, so always check the latest rates on the official page.
Support you may be entitled to
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💷 How much & how it is paid
- Who can get it: People getting Child Benefit for a child whose parents have died, or one has died and the other is missing or in prison
- How much: £22.95 a week per child
- How it's paid: On top of Child Benefit, usually every 4 weeks
- How to claim: Fill in form BG1 and send it to the Guardian's Allowance Unit
⚙️ How it works
Eligibility is decided by the responsible body based on your circumstances. Once your claim is approved, payments are made according to the scheme’s rules. Report any change in your circumstances so your payments stay correct.
🧮 Check what you could get
Use an independent benefits calculator linked from GOV.UK to estimate what you may be entitled to before you claim.
Eligibility is decided by HMRC.