Been left some money and I dont know what to do with it

[3kidsinsane]

I was left some money when an aunt died. Its £2000. I want to use it for something substantial that will mean something but I dont know what.

We don't really do holidays.
I dont want to stick it in an account and save it because I have enough savings and it would just get lost if that makes sense.
Im not really into jewellery or bags etc.
If it sits in my account it will be frittered away.

So can anyone give me ideas please.

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Donate to charity.
Fund a nice bench in local park .

I would leave it until you think of something you really want. And put it in a separate account. If you are into gardening you could get a nice greenhouse. Or something for the house.

Summer house
New bikes
Annual membership for theme / country park

Buy a nice piece of furniture

What hobbies do you have? What did your aunt like?

Charity.

Art?

Under similar circumstances about fifteen years ago I bought a Family Life Membership with the National Trust - gave money to charity, gave us tons of days out, thought about my relative each time I used it.

my hobbies are my pets, my peloton and reading.
im getting new carpets but already deducted that and its £2k that's left. want a new bigger fridge but dont have space. oh unless I might be able tp jiggle some stuff. off to get a tape measure.
we are already members of the Scottish national trust.
She loved her garden. I could manage to kill artificial plants

I had similar recently. I've put it in premium bonds until I decide (partly because it was a family joke that relative was always grumbling that her £10 premium bonds investment never came up).

I think I'll probably eventually buy a painting of part of the country that was special to both of us but I'm not rushing. I'll know what to get when I see it.

National Trust Life Membership?

Buy a painting that will bring you pleasure every time you look at it. Perhaps a painting of a place that has a significance for you.

Even though you say you’re not into jewellery, consider buying a classic piece, perhaps a pearl necklace, that wouldn’t date.

Premium bonds. At least until you find something to spend it on.

Ok what about a set of first editions of your favourite books?
A gorgeous water feature for the garden?
If you want a fridge with 2k why not look at what fitted kitchens you could get?

Now you’ve added a bit more about yourself, I’d suggest some books, collector’s editions of your favourite authors.

I bought a piano in a similar scenario, which has been well loved and used, and is called... Great aunt dottys piano, even though it wasn't,

Buy an antique chest or trunk. I have several now from money gifted to me from birthdays or Christmases and they are my favourite things (kids/husband aside).

New sofa

Piece of art which reminds you of her ?

You have 3 children?

How come you don’t do holidays?

What about some wonderful day trips for them?

Set up a subscription for flower delivery each week/month. Then every time a new bunch arrive you'll think of her and her garden.

I second the life membership of the national Trust. Will literally last you a lifetime!

Buy a tree and get someone to plant it for you if you have space. My granny got me a winter flowering cherry as a moving in present. She's gone now but I think of her when I look at it. It's one of the first things to bloom in the year and is beautiful.

I’d do premium bonds or an Isa until you know what you want to do.
PB’s are quick access if you need it.

@Hercisback

I second the life membership of the national Trust. Will literally last you a lifetime!

I third this. I got it at 18 (as a gift) and within 10 years it had paid for itself.