Clothing, Pocket Money and Allowances
Relevant Regulations
Amendment
This chapter was updated in July 2025.
Pocket money, leisure and clothing allowances provided by the Home can be used to help children develop money management and finance skills and awareness.
Each young person is allocated a set amount of pocket money, this varies according to age. The pocket money is given from the house petty cash and must be signed for by at least 2 Adults members. Young people are responsible for purchasing their own items from their pocket money e.g., magazines, confectionery & additional cosmetics/toiletries.
|
Age: |
Weekly pocket money amount: |
Weekly savings amount: |
Totals: |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Below 10 years |
£3.50 |
£1.50 |
£5.00 |
|
10-11years |
£5.00 |
£3.00 |
£8.00 |
|
11 – 12 years |
£7.50 |
£3.00 |
£10.50 |
|
13 years |
£10.00 |
£4.00 |
£14.00 |
|
14 – 15 years |
£10.00 |
£5.00 |
£15.00 |
|
16+ years |
£13.00 |
£6.00 |
£19.00 |
Each young person may earn an extra £1 or 0.50p per day to a maximum value of £5 per week. If a young person does not complete their chore satisfactorily or by the times stated, they lose the opportunity to earn the money on that day. Each young person should be given no more than 1 chore a day and cannot save these up to be completed in bulk.
If 5 chores have been completed and the young person wishes to earn additional money, they can ask for an extra job e.g washing Adults cars, mowing the lawn and negotiate a realistic payment.
|
50p per chore |
£1 per chore |
|---|---|
|
Wash the dishes |
Clean the bathroom |
|
Dry and put away the dishes |
Hoover the stairs |
|
Clean the kitchen sides |
Hoover downstairs |
|
Dust the lounges |
Help in the garden |
|
Take out the rubbish and recycling |
Clean the car (outside) |
|
Hang out the washing |
Clear the car (inside) |
|
Bring in the washing |
Clean the fridge |
|
Fold and put away the washing |
Mop the kitchen floor |
Some young people may have a reward system in place to provide an incentive and to target specific areas that may require additional incentive. This can include extra money which can be put towards luxury items, this money is not to be given in hand. The total earned should not exceed £5 per week and should not be used to purchase food or beverages (such as takeaways).
Each young person is allocated £250 for their birthday gifts.
Each young person is allocated £250 for a festival celebration of their choice.
Festival and celebrations
| Festival | Description |
|---|---|
| Christmas | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Marked by gift-giving, decorations, and family gatherings. |
| Festival | Description |
|---|---|
| Festival | Marks the end of Ramadan (month of fasting). Celebrated with communal prayers, feasts, and giving to charity. |
| Eid al-Fitr | Honors Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son for God. Includes prayers and sacrifice of an animal. |
| Ramadan | A month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. No eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset. |
| Islamic New Year | Marks the beginning of the Hijri calendar. A time of reflection and prayer |
| Festival | Description |
|---|---|
| Hanukkah | Celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple. Known for lighting candles for 8 nights. |
| Passover (Pesach) | Remembers the Exodus from Egypt. Celebrated with special meals (Seder) and rituals. |
| Yom Kippur | The Day of Atonement. A solemn day of fasting and prayer. |
| Rosh Hashanah | Jewish New Year. A time of reflection and renewal. |
| Purim | Celebrates the saving of the Jewish people in Persia. Includes costumes, feasting, and charity. |
| Festival | Description |
|---|---|
| Diwali | Festival of Lights. Celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. |
| Holi | Festival of Colours. Celebrates love, spring, and the victory of good over evil. |
| Navaratri/Dussehra | Honors the goddess Durga and her victory over evil. Involves music, dance, and rituals. |
| Raksha Bandhan | Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. |
| Cell | Cell |
| Festival | Description |
|---|---|
| Vesak (Buddha Day) | Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. Includes meditation and offerings. |
| Losar | Tibetan Buddhist New Year. Includes rituals, family gatherings, and prayers. |
| Festival | Description |
|---|---|
| Vaisakhi | Marks the Sikh New Year and the formation of the Khalsa. Includes parades and religious gatherings. |
| Guru Nanak Gurpurab | Celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. Includes hymns and processions. |
| Festival | Description |
|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Lunar New Year celebration with feasts, fireworks, and family reunions. |
| Nowruz | Persian New Year, celebrated on the spring equinox. Includes special meals and rituals. |
| Halloween (Oct 31) | Western celebration involving costumes and trick-or-treating. Originated from ancient Celtic festivals. |
| Thanksgiving | North American holiday celebrating harvest and gratitude. Involves a feast, often with turkey. |
| Kwanzaa | Celebrates African-American culture and heritage. Held from Dec 26 to Jan 1. |
This above list is not exhaustive and further funds will be considered should a proposal be made by the Registered Manager.
Each young person will have access to £100 a month for clothing requirements.
Authorisation from the Operations Manager / Director is required if additional funds are needed.
Each young person is allocated £300 a month for weekly activities.
Larger activities that require additional planning may require the team to save parts of their yearly budget to ensure they have the funds required.
Each home can access up to £2000 (adult ratio dependant) for holidays each year. Remaining balances cannot be rolled over to the next year.
Last Updated: July 8, 2025
v33
You can translate the content of this page by selecting a language in the select box.
Copyright © tri.x