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About Frugate

Freedom starts with understanding your money

Frugate was born from one person's fight to escape debt and find clarity. Now it's helping others do the same: turning struggle into structure and structure into freedom.

Our story

From survival to freedom

In 2018, I was working two jobs and still falling behind. I was earning six figures but had nothing to show for it: over £80,000 in debt, constant stress, and no direction.

One night it all came to a head. It was my daughter's birthday, and I couldn't even afford dessert without reaching for a credit card. That was the turning point.

I started learning how money really worked and how to make it work for me. I built my first budget, made a plan, and paid off every debt. By 2021, I was free.

That experience became a calling. I shared what I learned with friends and family, and they started winning too: paying off debt, saving, and finding peace. Seeing their success made me realise something bigger. The problem wasn't people, it was access.

That's when Frugate was born: a platform built to bring financial freedom to everyone, using technology to modernise timeless money principles.

Our philosophy

Money isn't the goal. It's the tool.

Most of us were taught how to earn money, not how to control it. Frugate exists to change that.

We believe every pound should have a plan before it arrives.
We believe in zero-based budgeting, generosity, and legacy.
And we believe that when you understand your money, you unlock your freedom.

Frugate isn't just a budgeting app. It's a framework for living intentionally, guided by the Gates of Greatness: six clear steps that turn financial struggle into lasting freedom.

“Freedom starts with understanding your money. That's where everything begins.”

Milestones

Milestones on the road to freedom

Highlights from our journey so far, with many more to come.

2018

The journey begins

Working seven days a week and still behind, the idea for a better way to manage money takes root.

2021

Debt free

After paying off £80,000, the principles of Frugate are tested and proven.

2024

The blueprint takes shape

Frugate begins development, combining practical budgeting with mindset and purpose.

2025

Beta launch

Over 100 families and friends use Frugate to pay off debt, save more, and plan with confidence.

The future

A growing global community

Leaving a legacy for generations. Healthier, happier, and more generous lives built on financial freedom.

Join the movement

Join the movement toward financial freedom

Frugate isn't just about budgeting: it's about rewriting your story. Start where you are. Build what you want. Live free.

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