Single Mom Swaps £150 for £3,000 Weekly Budgets

Since 2017, 26 families have taken part in the ultimate social experiment — spending a week at the opposite end of Britain’s wealth divide. Thirteen households from the top 10% lived on weekly budgets of up to £3,000, while thirteen families from the bottom 10% survived on as little as £150. They swapped homes, budgets and daily realities — but what happened after the cameras stopped rolling? In this special catch-up episode of Rich House, Poor House, we revisit six families from Series 2 and Series 3 to find out how that one-week swap changed their lives long-term. While every family’s journey is different, one thing connects them all: the experience created real friendships, real opportunities, and real consequences. We return to the unforgettable North/South and rich/poor swaps, where families who had never met suddenly became part of each other’s lives — from friendships formed between parents and kids, to reunions, inside jokes, and even holidays together. We also see how small things people take for granted — like gas, electricity, computers, or simply being able to say “yes” to your children — can completely change how you see the world. This episode highlights some of the most inspiring outcomes: Families in the bottom 10% gaining support, gifts and opportunities after their episode aired Parents taking steps toward new careers and businesses, inspired by what they saw during the swap Richer families rethinking their values around work, money and happiness Children gaining confidence, ambition and goals they never thought possible At its core, this isn’t just about money. It’s about choice, security, opportunity, and what happens when two families truly live each other’s lives — and then stay connected long after the week ends. 🔍 This episode explores: UK wealth inequality (top 10% vs bottom 10%) Budget swaps and the reality of living on £150 Social mobility, careers and education opportunities Friendship across class divides Family life, parenting pressures and priorities The long-term impact of a one-week life swap Subscribe for more: https://bit.ly/3oNs1Lv Watch More Below Full Documentaries: https://bit.ly/3r0BGBD NEW On Origin: https://bit.ly/37dq4UC Pregnancy Timelapses: https://bit.ly/3r389ap The Biggest Families: https://bit.ly/2VXXkGJ Parenting Documentaries: https://bit.ly/3m10TpX