CHILDCARE VOUCHERS & TAX-FREE CHILDCARE
Maximise Your Childcare Savings with APF Activity Camps
Finding dependable childcare that suits your family’s needs can be challenging for working parents. At APF Activity Camps, we provide a secure and enjoyable environment for your child, allowing you to focus on your work with peace of mind.
To further support you, we accept various government initiatives designed to help reduce your childcare expenses:
✅ tax-free childcare
Who can get it:
You may be eligible if:
Your child is under 12 (or under 17 if they have a disability).
You (and your partner, if you have one) are working, including self-employed.
Each of you earns at least the National Minimum Wage for 16 hours a week, but less than £100,000 per year.
You use a registered childcare provider such as an Ofsted-registered nursery, childminder, or holiday camp.
How it works:
Open an online childcare account with HMRC.
For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2 (up to £2,000 per child per year, or £4,000 if your child has a disability).
You then pay your childcare provider directly from this account
✅ Childcare Vouchers
The scheme operates as a salary sacrifice arrangement, allowing working parents to exchange part of their gross (pre-tax) salary for childcare vouchers.
By doing so, parents save on both Income Tax and National Insurance contributions.
These vouchers can lead to significant annual savings — up to £933 per parent per year, depending on individual tax rates.
The vouchers can be used for registered childcare providers, including holiday camps, after-school clubs, and breakfast clubs.
They are available for children up to the age of 15 (or 16 if the child has a disability).
The scheme can be used alongside Tax-Free Childcare, provided families only claim one form of support at a time for the same child.
Parents can also pay using the Government Tax-Free Childcare account, which offers 20% savings on childcare costs for eligible families.
✅ Universal Credit Childcare (DWP Scheme)
Who can get it:
Parents may qualify if they:
Receive Universal Credit (UC) or are applying for it.
Both work, or one works and the other can’t due to illness, disability, or caring responsibilities.
Use registered or approved childcare (like Ofsted-registered holiday camps or wrap-around care).
What you can claim:
Up to 85% of childcare costs reimbursed.
Monthly maximums:
£1,014.63 for one child
£1,739.37 for two or more children
You pay the provider first and claim the money back through UC (keep proof of payment).
Who it’s for:
Children under 17 years old.
Can be used for term-time or holiday childcare.
further details
See below for the list of accepted payment methods, including Tax-Free Childcare and childcare vouchers. When making your booking, simply click the button that says ‘I want to pay with a childcare scheme’. Then, once you have booked up, head to the relevant link below to make your payment.
Why Use Tax-Free Childcare or Childcare Vouchers?
✅ Save Money – The UK government contributes 20% to your childcare costs when using Tax-Free Childcare.
✅ Easy & Convenient – Pay directly from your Tax-Free Childcare account or through your employer’s voucher scheme.
✅ Flexible Options – Combine voucher payments with other payment methods if needed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Can I combine Tax-Free Childcare and childcare vouchers?
A: Yes, you can split payments between these methods. For example, you can pay part of the balance with childcare vouchers and cover the remainder with Tax-Free Childcare or another method.
Q: How long does it take for payments to be processed?
A: Payments usually take 1-3 working days, so please allow enough time before your child’s camp starts.
Q: What if I can’t find APF Activity Camps on my voucher provider’s list?
A: Contact us, and we’ll provide the necessary details to register our provider information.
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