www.fairhive.co.uk Set your own targets and start saving money T HE BIG HOUSEHOL D SAVINGS TRACKER
How to make the most of the Big Savings Tracker!
Use our handy tracker to list different saving activities that work for you and your household. Whatever you need to focus on, whether that is cutting costs for energy usage, food shopping expenses, or travel, you can use this chart to stay motivated and see just how big an impact all these small changes can make.
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HOW TO USE THE TRACKER:
Use the left hand column to write your money saving activities that you want to track. E.g: choosing to walk or cycle rather than getting the bus one day a week, or swapping lunch from a cafe or snack van to a packed lunch on work days.
Every time you complete an activity, tick it off on the tracker. You can either choose to tick off or shade in each day (using the smaller boxes) or fill in a whole week when you’ve completed it!
At the end of the month you can work out how much money you have saved and add it to the final column.
You can find printable versions of this tracker on our website. Print a new one and start again next month to continue the challenge. Get in touch with us if you would like help to print a spare sheet (welfare@fairhive.co.uk).
Reduce supermarket spending –keep an eye out for coupons and shop for own brand food.
SAVING AROUND £70 PER YEAR
Use a timer in the shower!
4 minutes (or less) showers are more energy efficient.
Try charity shops or shopping online using second hand apps and ‘no waste’ communities for free food and used items.
If you’ve got curtains, close them before it gets dark or while you’re out of the house to help keep the heat in.
SAVING UP TO £55 PER YEAR
No more standby! Turn off your appliances: TV, microwave, screens, or games consoles.
Share your stories with us on social media and use the hashtag
#BigHouseholdSavingsTracker
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Turn the water off when brushing your teeth.
Cancel your unnecessary subscriptions.
Tick-off or shade-in the boxes each time you complete a money saving challenge!
Add your names or cost-cutting challenges in this column.
Week One Week Two Week Three Week Four Week Five Money Saved
Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
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Have a no spend day! Check
Plan meals ahead, batch cook or use a slow cooker to save time and money.
Cut fuel costs!
Make tea
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Use energy saving bulbs to save electricity. Look into tax relief and benefits.
and switch your utility providers.
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Walk or cycle where you can. OUR WEBSITE FOR RECIPE IDEAS
Take a packed lunch for work or outings. or coffee
www.fairhive.co.uk Get Involved & Get Creative Use The Big Household Savings Tracker now and discover ways to cut costs and save money! Share your progress: #BigHouseholdSavingsTracker For more tips and articles: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk www.moneysavingexpert.com www.goodhousekeeping.com www.gov.uk/cost-of-living www.helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk
