Your Flexible budget is for the spending that changes month to month and is most in your control.
This is usually where day-to-day decisions happen.
Examples:
Groceries
Eating out
Shopping
Entertainment
Transport
How it works
You choose how much of your overall budget you’d like to put towards Flexible spending.
Then you can split that amount across categories.
Example:
Groceries £400
Eating out £200
Shopping £150
We’ll total these up to show your full Flexible budget.
Expected Spend
Expected Spend is our estimate of what you’re likely to spend this month based on your recent spending patterns.
We calculate this using things like:
Previous months’ spending
Recent category trends
Regular behaviour where relevant
It’s there to help guide you — you’re always in control and can change your budget manually.
Grouping your Flexible budget
If you’d like more structure, you can group your categories.
Common examples:
Needs – groceries, childcare, transport
Wants – eating out, entertainment, shopping
This can make it easier to see what spending is essential and what could be reduced if needed.
Naming and renaming groups
You can create your own group names and change them at any time.
Examples:
Needs / Wants
Essentials / Lifestyle
Family / Personal
Choose whatever works best for you.
Why this helps
Flexible budgeting helps you:
Stay aware of day-to-day spending
Make changes during the month
Spot overspending early
Keep control without tracking every penny