Money saving ideas

If you are looking for ways to save and make the most of your money, take a look at some of these ideas.

These include offers for Birmingham residents which can help toward costs such as:

  • children's activities
  • books
  • wifi

Freebies and giveaways

Free internet access and wifi zones

You can access the internet for free when in one of our wifi zones. These are in public spaces such as community centres and libraries.

By using free wifi you can minimise the data you are using on your phone, which could save you money.

You can find where the wifi zones are on our list of all Birmingham City Council wifi zones.

Freebies on the MoneySavingExpert website

Trusted website MoneySavingExpert has a range of money advice and ideas.

You can check out the directory of freebies on MoneySavingExpert.

Money saving ideas if you have children

As well as these schemes, there is more help and advice on our making the most of your money if you have children webpage.

Access to free books

Bookstart gifts a free book pack to every baby born in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It helps children aged 5 and under get a good start with their reading.

Bookstart is run by charity BookTrust. You can find out about the scheme and how to get your free book pack on our Bookstart webpage.

School holiday activities

Free holiday clubs can have a positive impact on children and young people.

They help:

  • children from lower-income households experience different activities in school holidays
  • reduce money pressure on families

Bring it on Brum, also known as Birmingham Holiday Activities (BHA)

Bring it on Brum is a programme for families in Birmingham.

This programme is for:

  • families with children on benefits related to free school meals
  • children with additional needs.

This programme provides families with the equivalent of 6 weeks’ holiday provision.

For more information, visit the Bring it on Brum webpage.

Help to make the most of your money

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Page last updated: 9 April 2024

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