A simple way to budget your monthly food shop

What if your food money actually lasted the whole month? MyFoodBudget helps you stretch your grocery money — with one Tesco card that we remotely top up twice a month.

Local & non-profit No credit • No fees Safe & confidential

Serving residents in Aberdeenshire • Moray • Aberdeen City

When the shop doesn’t match payday

Week one’s shop is fine… but by week three, things get tight. Food costs don’t line up with paydays — and it’s stressful.

MyFoodBudget fixes the timing. It isn’t credit or a loan — it’s your money, just managed so it lasts.

Start your plan

A simpler way to manage your food shop

You decide your monthly amount — we handle the rest.

1) Choose your plan

Pick an amount that fits: most people choose £160–£400 a month. We’ll post your Tesco gift card once you’re set up.

2) We top it up twice a month

On the 1st and 16th (or next working day) we add money to your card automatically. No new cards. No hassle.

3) Shop in store as normal

Use your Tesco card at the checkout for food and essentials. You’ll always know what’s left for the month.

Get started — no credit checks, no fees

Why locals are joining

We started MyFoodBudget here in Aberdeenshire to make food budgeting calmer and more predictable.

Local & non-profit. Run by Secure Support (Fortis Advisory CIC), volunteer-led in Aberdeenshire.
No credit. No interest. It’s your money — we just manage the timing.
We reinvest savings. Any small retailer discount (around 4%) goes back into local help.
Flexible. Change or cancel your plan any time.

“This made budgeting so much calmer. The Tesco card idea really works.”

— Local parent, Inverurie

“It’s my own money, just organised better. I stopped running out by week three.”

— Resident, Ellon

Pick a plan that fits your food shop

You can change it or cancel anytime.

Essentials

£160 / month ≈ £40 a week

Great for one person or lighter shops.

Select Essentials
Most popular

Family

£280 / month ≈ £65 a week

Popular choice for couples or small families.

Select Family

Comfort

£400 / month ≈ £92 a week

For larger shops or bigger households.

Select Comfort

Custom

£150–£800 / month You choose

Set an amount that works for you.

Choose Custom

Standing orders mean no fees. Prefer to pay by card? A small processor fee applies.

What it is — and what it’s not

It is

  • Your grocery money, topped up in two parts each month
  • Run by a Scottish non-profit
  • For in-store Tesco shopping
  • Simple, predictable budgeting

It’s not

  • Credit or borrowing
  • A council or benefits scheme
  • Cash withdrawals
  • A replacement for income

Start your MyFoodBudget plan today

Takes under 2 minutes. We’ll send you simple instructions to set up a fee-free standing order with your bank.

✅ You’re not committing to anything yet — this form just helps us set up your account and guide your first payment.
MyFoodBudget

Based on £160 a month, your Tesco card will receive:

  • £80 on the 1st (or next working day)
  • £80 on the 16th (or next working day)

This keeps your food budget steady across the month.

Based on £280 a month, your Tesco card will receive:

  • £140 on the 1st (or next working day)
  • £140 on the 16th (or next working day)

This keeps your food budget steady across the month.

Based on £400 a month, your Tesco card will receive:

  • £200 on the 1st (or next working day)
  • £200 on the 16th (or next working day)

This keeps your food budget steady across the month.

Based on £150 a month, your Tesco card will receive:

  • £75 on the 1st (or next working day)
  • £75 on the 16th (or next working day)

This keeps your food budget steady across the month.

Based on £200 a month, your Tesco card will receive:

  • £100 on the 1st (or next working day)
  • £100 on the 16th (or next working day)

This keeps your food budget steady across the month.

Based on £250 a month, your Tesco card will receive:

  • £125 on the 1st (or next working day)
  • £125 on the 16th (or next working day)

This keeps your food budget steady across the month.

Based on £300 a month, your Tesco card will receive:

  • £150 on the 1st (or next working day)
  • £150 on the 16th (or next working day)

This keeps your food budget steady across the month.

Based on £350 a month, your Tesco card will receive:

  • £175 on the 1st (or next working day)
  • £175 on the 16th (or next working day)

This keeps your food budget steady across the month.

Based on £450 a month, your Tesco card will receive:

  • £225 on the 1st (or next working day)
  • £225 on the 16th (or next working day)

This keeps your food budget steady across the month.

Based on £500 a month, your Tesco card will receive:

  • £250 on the 1st (or next working day)
  • £250 on the 16th (or next working day)

This keeps your food budget steady across the month.

Based on £600 a month, your Tesco card will receive:

  • £300 on the 1st (or next working day)
  • £300 on the 16th (or next working day)

This keeps your food budget steady across the month.

Based on £700 a month, your Tesco card will receive:

  • £350 on the 1st (or next working day)
  • £350 on the 16th (or next working day)

This keeps your food budget steady across the month.

Based on £800 a month, your Tesco card will receive:

  • £400 on the 1st (or next working day)
  • £400 on the 16th (or next working day)

This keeps your food budget steady across the month.

Bank of Scotland app
  1. Open the Bank of Scotland app.
  2. Tap Payments → Standing orders → Set up a new standing order.
  3. Enter the amount you chose for MyFoodBudget.
  4. Set it to repeat monthly on your chosen payment date.
  5. Use these details:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
Barclays app
  1. Open the Barclays app and tap Pay & transfer.
  2. Select Standing orders → New standing order.
  3. Enter the MyFoodBudget payment amount and start date.
  4. Repeat monthly.
  5. Use:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
First Direct app
  1. Open the First Direct app and tap Pay & transfer.
  2. Select Standing orders → New standing order.
  3. Enter the amount you chose for MyFoodBudget and your first payment date.
  4. Set it to repeat every month.
  5. Use these details:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
Halifax app
  1. Open the Halifax app and go to Payments.
  2. Select Standing orders → Set up new.
  3. Enter the MyFoodBudget amount and your first payment date.
  4. Set the frequency to monthly.
  5. Use:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
HSBC app
  1. Open the HSBC UK app and tap Pay & transfer.
  2. Select Standing orders → New standing order.
  3. Enter your chosen MyFoodBudget amount and your first payment date.
  4. Set the frequency to Monthly.
  5. Use these details:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
Lloyds Bank app
  1. Open the Lloyds Bank app and tap Payments.
  2. Choose Set up a standing order.
  3. Enter the monthly amount and your chosen first payment date.
  4. Set it to repeat every month.
  5. Use:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
Monzo app
  1. Open the Monzo app and tap Payments.
  2. Choose Schedule a payment → Standing order.
  3. Enter the monthly amount, start date, and repeat every month.
  4. Use:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
NatWest app
  1. Open the NatWest app and tap Payments.
  2. Choose Standing order → New standing order.
  3. Enter your chosen amount and date.
  4. Set to repeat monthly.
  5. Use:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
Nationwide app
  1. Open the Nationwide app and go to Payments & transfers.
  2. Tap Standing orders → New standing order.
  3. Enter the monthly amount and your chosen first payment date.
  4. Set to repeat monthly.
  5. Use:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
Revolut app
  1. Open the Revolut app and tap Transfers.
  2. Choose Schedule a payment.
  3. Enter the amount, start date, and set frequency to Monthly.
  4. Use:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
RBS app
  1. Open the RBS app and tap Payments.
  2. Select Standing order → Add new.
  3. Enter your monthly amount and start date.
  4. Set the frequency to Monthly.
  5. Use:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
Santander app
  1. Open the Santander app and tap Payments.
  2. Choose Standing orders → Add new.
  3. Enter the monthly amount and date of your first payment.
  4. Repeat monthly on the same date.
  5. Use:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
Starling app
  1. Open the Starling app and tap Payments.
  2. Select Standing orders → New.
  3. Enter the amount, start date, and choose Monthly frequency.
  4. Use:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
TSB app
  1. Open the TSB app and tap Payments & transfers.
  2. Select Standing orders → Add standing order.
  3. Enter the amount, start date, and set it to repeat monthly.
  4. Use:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
Virgin Money app
  1. Open the Virgin Money app and tap Payments.
  2. Choose Standing orders → Add new standing order.
  3. Enter your monthly MyFoodBudget amount and your first payment date.
  4. Set it to repeat monthly.
  5. Use these details:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049
Your bank app

In most banking apps you’ll find an option to “Set up a standing order” under the Payments or Transfers menu.

  • Enter your chosen amount and first payment date.
  • Set to repeat monthly.
  • Use:
    Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
    Sort code: 08-92-99
    Account number: 67444049

Need help setting up your standing order?

That’s absolutely fine — many people prefer to set it up by phone or at their local branch. Just give your bank the details below and they’ll handle the rest for you.

  • By phone: call your bank’s customer service number and say:
    “I’d like to set up a monthly standing order to Fortis Advisory CIC.”
  • In branch: take these details with you so staff can set it up for you:

Account name: Fortis Advisory CIC
Sort code: 08-92-99
Account number: 67444049

Once your standing order is set up, please return to this form and confirm below. We’ll then send your welcome email and arrange delivery of your Tesco card after your first payment arrives.

Standing order confirmed

Thanks — your Tesco card will be delivered by a local volunteer by the 3rd of the month.

Payments are added to your Tesco card on the 1st and 16th of each month (or the next working day).

You’ll receive your MyFoodBudget portal login by the 3rd of the month to view balances and make any changes.

You can now confirm below to send us your details.

🔒 Secure & confidential — handled by Fortis Advisory CIC (non-profit).
Top-ups are made on the 1st & 16th (or next working day) to a Tesco gift card for in-store use. Unused value for annual prepay is refunded as Tesco eGift (not cash).

Common questions

Is this credit or a loan?
No. It’s your own grocery money. We just manage when it’s added to your Tesco card so it lasts across the month.
Do you charge fees?
Standing orders are free. If you choose to pay by card, a small payment processor fee applies.
Can I cancel or change my plan?
Yes — you’re in control. Change your amount or cancel any time. For annual prepay, unused value is refunded as Tesco eGift.
What if my card is lost or damaged?
Treat it like cash and tell us as soon as possible. Replacement and balance transfer depend on the card issuer and may not be guaranteed — we’ll help where we can.
Who runs MyFoodBudget?
We’re Secure Support (Fortis Advisory CIC), a volunteer-run non-profit based in Aberdeenshire. Any small surplus from retailer discounts is reinvested locally — never for profit.

Start your MyFoodBudget plan

MyFoodBudget is operated by Secure Support, a project of Fortis Advisory CIC, a non-profit social enterprise registered in Scotland (SC839543).
📍 Based in Aberdeenshire • Helping across Garioch, Moray & Aberdeen City
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