“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

WannabeFree

04/01/19
Debt
Council Tax [STRIKE]£375[/STRIKE] £350 (£25 paid)
Rent arrears [STRIKE]£1545[/STRIKE] £1495 (£50 paid)
Credit card £150

Total £2070

Bank balance 76.52p*
Received Panelbase £10 sent to council tax to catch up.
Paid Council tax debt (£12.50)
Paid rent (£150)
Paid council tax (£25.60)
Sent £8.75 to 'bill pot' Virgin & Credit

£40 cash out
Paid TV license (£5.60)
Topped up Gas £10
Topped up Electric £10 (£5 left in budget)
Paid water £11.40

£3 in pound coins for snack.

Food budget £15**

*bank balance. Includes £66 I didn't have/expect when I did the budget. So over the next 6 weeks £11 a week extra.

**Food budget could be £16 but aiming for £15 well aiming for much less this week should only need bread/milk & potatoes.

WannabeFree

Looks a lot healthier than it did :A

P.S I still don't know who you are that sent me a delivery yesterday. I really don't want you to think I haven't said Thank you etc.

x

Toni'sfriend

Budget is looking a bit healthier, W, but I agree with SA it is just not right for you to be put under this stress worrying about money when you're trying to get yourself straight and move on.

Anything we can do to help please just ask. xxx

teafor2

Your bank balance and food budget are looking a lot better Wannabe although £15 for 4 of you is still very low. Hopefully the DLA will come through soon.

I didn't realise Trussell Trust only let you use the foodbank 3 times a year, that seems a bit harsh. As far as I know our foodbank is independent and they also run a pantry. I've just been reading their website and you have to be eligible for the pantry so a little bit of form filling is required but for £3.50 per week you can choose 10 grocery items and fresh fruit and veg - retail value is £15. Don't know how common this is or whether it's just a one off in our town? x

mummytogirls

Glad things are looking a bit healthier WF xx

Toni'sfriend

I didn't realise Trussell Trust only let you use the foodbank 3 times a year,

Neither did I and, I suspect, that most people don't know that's the case. I suppose they must have their reasons but it does seem to penalise those most in need. I really like the thinking behind your independent food bank.

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WannabeFree wrote: »

Looks a lot healthier than it did :A

It certainly does, the CT arrears will be gone in no time.

Well done xx

beanielou

Glad that things are looking a bit better
DD slept all night :j :j

beanielou

Independants are the way to go on FB's as they can have much more flexabily in how they help & in what way.

Busy_Mee1

You are doing brilliantly Wannabe. I honestly don't know how you remain so positive.

Having read about the level of care your little one needs, I cannot believe that your DLA was not reawarded. I really hope that you hear something next week, everyone should be back to work normally from Monday so hopefully they will start to get through the backlogs.

Enjoy a nice chilled weekend with the smalls x