{"id":578716,"date":"2026-08-03T08:30:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T07:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=578716"},"modified":"2026-08-03T08:30:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T07:30:56","slug":"the-summer-side-hustle-challenge-5-fun-ways-for-kids-to-earn-extra-cash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/banking\/childrens-banking\/the-summer-side-hustle-challenge-5-fun-ways-for-kids-to-earn-extra-cash","title":{"rendered":"The summer \u201cside hustle\u201d challenge: 5 fun ways for kids to earn extra cash"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.f1Masthead { padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 40px; }\n.f1Masthead__top { justify-content: center; }\n.f1Masthead__wrapper { margin-bottom: 0px; }\n.f1Masthead__mainSection { text-align: center; padding-top: 0px; }\n.f1Masthead__disclaimer, .f1__calculator.f1Masthead__sub, .previous-next-post, h4.luna-sectionTitle, .readMoreOnTopic, .usefulness-widget-content, .search-desktop, .search-container { display: none !important; 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It\u2019s time for the kids to get in on the action. We\u2019ve teamed up with GoHenry to challenge your kids to hustle for some extra pocket money, helping them fund those sweet-shop runs and summer days out.<\/p><p>Here are 5 fun, safe and practical \u201cside hustles\u201d your kids can start this summer to supercharge their pocket money.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"u-bg--background-secondary\"><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large sponsorpanel\"><article class=\"ukfin_sponsor luna-card luna-card--shadow no-margin-bottom\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-top-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterSmall u-grid--alignMiddle\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@s u-grid__col--orderLast@s text-center no-padding-bottom\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/gohenry-card3monthfree-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22image%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fcdn.finder.com.au%252Ffinder-us%252Fwp-uploads%252Fsites%252F3%252F2026%252F07%252Fgohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22has-padding-top-xsmall%2Bhas-padding-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22style%22%3A%22width%253A%2B180px%253B%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2217292%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220a11fe2a-73c8-496f-8a22-6e15e03bfd38%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22GoHenry%2BAccount%2B-%2Bwith%2B%25C2%25A320%2Bpocket%2Bmoney%2Band%2B2%2Bmonths%2Bfree%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22761a1110-6b53-4dce-ac38-9c0d1fdf6e2a%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22gohenry%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22578716%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252Fthe-summer-side-hustle-challenge-5-fun-ways-for-kids-to-earn-extra-cash%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/gohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png\" alt=\"GoHenry kids with card and app\" class=\"has-padding-top-xsmall has-padding-bottom-xsmall\" style=\"width: 180px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/gohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/gohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/gohenry_kidswithcardandapp.png?fit=540 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@s no-padding-bottom\"><p>Give your child the head start you wish you\u2019d had, with their own smart money app and card. <strong>Get 2 months free plus \u00a320 pocket money with code AFFFDR220.<\/strong><\/p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/gohenry-card3monthfree-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Get%2Bstarted%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--brand%2Bluna-button--solid%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2217292%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220a11fe2a-73c8-496f-8a22-6e15e03bfd38%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22GoHenry%2BAccount%2B-%2Bwith%2B%25C2%25A320%2Bpocket%2Bmoney%2Band%2B2%2Bmonths%2Bfree%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22761a1110-6b53-4dce-ac38-9c0d1fdf6e2a%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22gohenry%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22578716%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252Fthe-summer-side-hustle-challenge-5-fun-ways-for-kids-to-earn-extra-cash%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--brand luna-button--solid\">Get started<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-medium\"><h3><span class=\"sticker sticker_carwash has-padding-top-small\">1. The car washer<\/span><\/h3><p>A chore that\u2019s been handed down through the generations, car washing is one of the original side hustles for kids. It\u2019s a rite of passage and offers instant results. <\/p><p>You\u2019ll need to provide them with a bucket of warm, soapy water, a sponge, a hose and a microfibre cloth. If they do a good job, why not pitch their services to close neighbours or grandparents? And it\u2019s not just the outside that needs doing; they could always earn a little more by cleaning the inside as well. <\/p><p>You can set \u201ccar washing\u201d as a task in your GoHenry smart money app, including how much you\u2019ll pay and whether this is a one-off task or a weekly task. <\/p><article class=\"u-bg--yellow-subtle has-padding-top-small has-padding-left-small has-padding-right-small has-padding-bottom-small u-rounded--lg has-margin-bottom-small ukfin_sponsored_article_step\" style=\"background-color: #ffd23b; border: 3px solid #232320; color: #232320;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-purple-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -5px;\">      <use href=\"#star\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Active kids who don\u2019t mind getting splashed.    <\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 0px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-purple-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -5px;\">      <use href=\"#hand-coins\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>How much:<\/strong> You can agree on a set price upfront. Local hand car washes usually charge \u00a310 to \u00a315, but most parents usually pay their kids between \u00a33 and \u00a35. Alternatively, you can offer a price range and only pay the maximum if the job is done to a high standard.    <\/div><\/div><\/article><h3><span class=\"sticker sticker_wardrobe has-padding-top-small\">2. The wardrobe and toy declutterer<\/span><\/h3><p>The summer holidays are the perfect time for a bedroom reset. Selling old toys, books and clothes they\u2019ve outgrown is one of the quickest ways to learn about earning money, recycling and decluttering all at once. <\/p><p>You\u2019ll need to set aside an afternoon to go through their wardrobes and toy boxes. If you have older kids, let them take the photos and list the items on Vinted or eBay. Handling the descriptions and packaging the parcels will give them the satisfaction of earning their own money, even if they are technically selling things you originally bought for them!<\/p><article class=\"u-bg--yellow-subtle has-padding-top-small has-padding-left-small has-padding-right-small has-padding-bottom-small u-rounded--lg has-margin-bottom-small ukfin_sponsored_article_step\" style=\"background-color: #ffd23b; border: 3px solid #232320; color: #232320;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-purple-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -5px;\">      <use href=\"#star\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Creative kids and teens with a mountain of unused items.    <\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 0px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-purple-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -5px;\">      <use href=\"#hand-coins\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>How much:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gohenry.com\/uk\/blog\/news\/gen-alpha-the-new-family-finfluencers\" target=\"_blank\">GoHenry data<\/a> shows that kids can make \u00a312.38 a month selling online via Depop, Vinted and eBay. 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The green-fingered garden helper<\/span><\/h3><p>Gardens are in full bloom in the summer, which means they need a lot of upkeep. It\u2019s the perfect time for your kids to step in and help out. They can get stuck into weeding flowerbeds, watering the plants, or even tackling the lawn under your watchful eye.<\/p><p>If they really want to boost their earnings, why not see if the neighbours need some help during the summer months? If they\u2019re going on holiday, your child can offer a \u201cplant-sitting\u201d service to ensure their tomato plants or lawn are still thriving by the time they return home. <\/p><article class=\"u-bg--yellow-subtle has-padding-top-small has-padding-left-small has-padding-right-small has-padding-bottom-small u-rounded--lg has-margin-bottom-small ukfin_sponsored_article_step\" style=\"background-color: #ffd23b; border: 3px solid #232320; color: #232320;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-purple-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -5px;\">      <use href=\"#star\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Outdoorsy kids who love nature.    <\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 0px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-purple-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -5px;\">      <use href=\"#hand-coins\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>How much:<\/strong> This will depend on what tasks they do in the garden and whether or not they\u2019re offering their services to neighbours or grandparents. According to GoHenry, parents usually pay around \u00a32 for gardening and \u00a33.46 for mowing the lawn, but if they\u2019re going over once a day to water for a whole week, then around \u00a310 seems fair.    <\/div><\/div><\/article><h3><span class=\"sticker sticker_laptop has-padding-top-small\">4. The tech tutor<\/span><\/h3><p>While smartphones and tablets may be second nature to your kids, older family members might struggle with them. One way to earn a bit of extra cash this summer is for your tween or teen to run \u201ctech support\u201d sessions for grandparents, aunts and uncles. <\/p><p>They could help organise digital family photos, show them how to use video calling apps or clean up the apps on their smartphones. It\u2019s a good way for them to build patience and communication skills, all while earning a bit of extra cash. <\/p><article class=\"u-bg--yellow-subtle has-padding-top-small has-padding-left-small has-padding-right-small has-padding-bottom-small u-rounded--lg has-margin-bottom-small ukfin_sponsored_article_step\" style=\"background-color: #ffd23b; border: 3px solid #232320; color: #232320;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-purple-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -5px;\">      <use href=\"#star\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Tech-savvy tweens and teens.    <\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 0px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-purple-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -5px;\">      <use href=\"#hand-coins\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>How much:<\/strong> Between \u00a310 and \u00a315. You can create a giftlink in your GoHenry app, which friends and family can use to send money directly to your child\u2019s account. This could be the first test of their newfound tech skills!    <\/div><\/div><\/article><h3><span class=\"sticker sticker_cat has-padding-top-small\">5. The holiday pet sitter<\/span><\/h3><p>With families jetting off on their summer holidays, there are plenty of opportunities for your kids to provide reliable pet care. Smaller pets like hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, fish or even independent cats are usually happier staying home with someone dropping in to top up their food and water. <\/p><p>Younger kids will need supervision, while older kids can independently help out. If they want, they could even offer a \u201cVIP\u201d package, including cleaning out rabbit hutches or hamster cages, brushing fluffy pets and sending photo updates. <\/p><article class=\"u-bg--yellow-subtle has-padding-top-small has-padding-left-small has-padding-right-small has-padding-bottom-small u-rounded--lg has-margin-bottom-small ukfin_sponsored_article_step\" style=\"background-color: #ffd23b; border: 3px solid #232320; color: #232320;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 15px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-purple-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -5px;\">      <use href=\"#star\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Reliable, caring animal lovers.    <\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 0px;\">    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\" style=\"--fill: var(--color-purple-normal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: -5px;\">      <use href=\"#hand-coins\"><\/use>    <\/svg><div>      <strong>How much:<\/strong> This will depend on what types of tasks they\u2019re doing. 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