This account is designed for children to manage their own savings and for parents, friends and family to save for a child's future.
If the account is opened by an adult, the adult will be acting on behalf of the child (as a ‘bare trustee’). Although the account is in the name of the adult, the money in the account is held for and belongs to the child. As a ‘bare trustee’, the adult will have duties and obligations to the child (for example, the adult will need to act in the best interests of the child).