Ideas for earning £20 whilst on INCOME SUPPORT

earthmama

I am in need of some inspiration and ideas!

I am lone parent to a young toddler, don't live close to family and therefore have extremely limited childminding support. I am due to begin a part time distance learning degree this September to further my career.

IN THE MEANTIME....

I have been trying to think of ideas how I can top up my income support - I am allowed to earn a maximum of £20 before it will affect income support.

I have been looking for something which will allow me to keep my daughter with me also.

Has anyone any knowledge of this , and any ideas?!

It seems to be very difficult to find a job for 1-3 hours per week, and one which I can bring my daughter along... am I being unrealistic?

I welcome any advice anyone can give.

Thank you in advance.

missindecisive

how about the odd babysitting job, put the word about amongst your friends? or dog walking

izzieprest

Sell crafty things or Avon?

MissMoneypenny

Ironing; sewing or anything you can do in the evening. Look at the 'up your income' board for other ideas. Our cleaner use to bring her child with her; I don't suppose we were the only ones that allowed that.

midnight_sky

Hi I was in a very similar situation to you when my daughter was a toddler. I also did Avon as suggested above I took her with me in her pushchair when posting books. No one seemed to mind when i had her with me when handing out orders etc. I am doing surveys online atm I dont think it would bring in £20 a week but it may be a bit extra for you.

zaksmum

I used to do Avon, and home help for the elderly, I checked first that it was ok to bring my kids along though.

Newspaper or leaflet delivery, or fast food delivery, or baby sitting?

RAS

Read this thread - the activities do not affect benefits https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3272166

knithappens

How about surveys , join us at the the thrify gifts thread, https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2940122 i have just been made redundant and back on income support, so I am going to continue with this to earn a little extra income

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delivering local free newspaper(if you have one)?

skintandscared_2

Avon is hard work for little reward unless you have a massive network of friends or neighbours who will buy regularly.

I would try a postcard in the local newsagents for ironing services. You can go and collect the stuff in a car with your daughter, and do it at home (as long as your house would be okay for this, i.e. you don't smoke!)

I used to have a weekly cleaner and I have to say I'm not sure I'd have been happy about her bringing a toddler along with her, who could potentially run around and break my things.

earthmama

Thanks everyone for the ideas, they've really inspired me to think 'outside the box'.:j