Resources
Food on a Budget
SortedFood
Four lads make up "SortedFood" Their YouTube channel has a wealth of knowledge, information, recipes and cooking skills that will get your taste buds drooling.
Cooking on a Bootstrap
Jack Monroe's Cooking on a Bootstrap. Jack became famous when she was unemployed publishing cheap recipes that she had devised to feed her and her son.
Jamie's £1 Wonders
With the cost of food and energy on the rise, Jamie’s £1 Wonders is all about delicious recipes that won’t blow the budget, coming in at less than £1 a portion.
Barry Lewis and Mrs Barry
A light hearted take on cooking and kitchen skills. The Barrys are nuts!! Passes the time nicely and makes you realise anyone can cook! This is the first of their kitchen hacks!
Thanks to the Folkards for this recommendation
Cheap Family Recipes
Good food does not need to cost an arm and a leg, and frugality is not the same thing as deprivation
Love Food, Hate Waste
To help you explore simple ways to save food, save money and save our planet.
Discover some simple hacks, tips and guidance to make the most of your food.
Every little thing you do, everyday, makes a huge difference.
Ten Cheap Recipes from tins
Make the most of those tins you have in your storecupboard with these budget-friendly recipes. From zingy Mexican-style mackerel to smoky sweetcorn and chickpea burgers.
Thrifty Lesley
FOR FABULOUSLY FRUGAL FOOD
There are 600+ recipes that you can use individually, or as part of a weekly meal plan.
Resources for Homes and Utilities
Cosy Homes
Change your home from cold to cosy!
If you’re struggling with high heating bills or a cold home, take advantage of our Cold to Cosy Homes service – FREE for all eligible Cumbrian households.
cafs.org.uk/cold-to-cosy-homes-cumbria/
Call: 01768 216500
Email: cosyhomes@cafs.org.uk
Freegle
Stuff - given and received - free
Give and get stuff for free with Penrith and Eden District Freegle. Offer things you don't need, and ask for things you'd like. Don't just recycle - reuse with Freegle!
Energy Savings Trust
Warm Home Hacks
Looking for ways to stay warm and save money on your energy bills this winter?
With typical energy bills almost doubling since this time last year, we’re here to help you stay warm, save energy and save money.*
Facebook Groups
Buy it, Sell it, Swap it, Alston
Local group to Alston Moor for selling, buying and swapping stuff.
Money Saving Expert
Founded by Martin Lewis dedicated to cutting your costs, finding deals, beating the system & fighting your corner.
Feed Yourself for a £1 a day
A frugal cooking group with the aim of helping people cook frugally, shop frugally, and learn to cook where necessary.
Cooking on a Budget UK
Members share all their favourite recipes and affordable meal ideas. Whether it's single meals or family of 10. We'd all love to see what great meal plans you come up with, whilst helping each other save a few pennies here and there
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