How to Make £500+ Per Month from Home (UK Side Hustles That Work)
Ever wondered if it’s really possible to make extra money on the side of a busy job?
Let me show you exactly what I made last month — with real numbers and real examples.
In June, I made £1,007 from side hustles.
Yes, I still work full-time. No, I didn’t work every night or spend hours hustling.
Just a few smart money moves, mostly from my phone or laptop — and it all added up fast.
Let’s break it down:
📊 What I Made in June
✅ Matched Betting: £915 - I did this in 30 mins–1 hr/day, and just 4 days/week
💬 Askable Research Interview: £15 - this took 30 mins (one-off)
🎓 Student Loan Refund: £77 - 5 mins to request the refund (one-off)
Total Earned: £1,007.01
I also set up a few things I’ll be paid for in future months, like:
£100 from a TSB bank switch (expected in August)
£30 from Outplayed affiliate income (received in July)
£40 from Chip referral bonuses (expected in August)
➡️ Grab my free Side Hustle Roadmap if you want to see which side hustle you should start with!
💸 A Typical Week Looks Like This
On matched betting days, I:
Spend 30 mins before work placing bets
Spend another 30 mins in the evening checking results and tracking profit
I skip days in between to let my accounts rest (to avoid being “gubbed” — when bookies limit your account). I typically do matched betting on: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
I also completed a market research interview with Askable on a Monday (my day off).
And the student loan refund took literally five minutes — I had no idea I was entitled to that money! You can check if you're entitled to a refund here.
❤️ Why This Matters to Me
This extra income helped me book two holidays: Lisbon in October and Vienna in November (for their Christmas markets!).
It’s also helping me navigate some big life changes — without sacrificing the little joys that keep me going.
You’ll never hear me preach about cutting back to the bare bones. I don't agree with the people who tell you to cut back on absolutely everything and stop having your favourite coffee, cancel Netflix etc... I feel that there is a balance to be had.
Why not make more money first — and keep the things that make you happy?
That’s why side hustling is so powerful.
🔧 My Favourite Tools
Here’s what I personally use and recommend:
🧠 Matched betting: I use Outplayed (I made £129.93 in my first week using their 7-day free trial!)
💰 Profit tracking: Outplayed has a built-in profit tracker — I also use the Notes app for quick tracking
🎯 Planning: Get my free roadmap to figure out which side hustle suits your lifestyle
✅ You Could Easily Make £500 This Month
Here’s a simple combo anyone can try:
£500 entirely from matched betting (just follow Outplayed’s beginner offers)
Or:
£150 from a gentle approach to matched betting
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£100 from selling on Vinted or eBay
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£150 from a bank switch
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£50 from a market research interview
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£50 from cashback
+BONUS!
Don't forget chip’s free £10 offer! Simply open an instant saver with them, deposit £1, leave it there for 30 days, and they will give you £10. You can then withdraw your £11. You can also refer your friends and keep getting £10 for everyone you refer. This took me 5 minutes to do - the easiest £10 I'll probably make this year!
It adds up so quickly — and you don’t have to do it all at once.
Just start.
Even one small step this week is enough to move you forward.
I’ll be cheering you on every step of the way 💖
— Laura
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