Video explainers
Last Updated on 29 June 2026
This page lists all our video explainers for freelancers in one place. Happy browsing!
Video explainers (with captions)
These videos have been made in partnership with The Film and TV Charity to help freelancers feel more organised and confident about dealing with their finances.
Resources mentioned in the videos are listed below each one.
Freelancer’s routine planning grid >
Monthly budgeting sheet for freelancers >
NEW! Monthly budgeting sheet with multiple income streams >
Watch video explainer about monthly budgeting with multiple income streams >
Savings and Pensions helpsheet >
How to get an LP10 letter (AKA Lorimer letter or ‘special letter’)
If you get a lot of short term PAYE work (eg dailies or weeklies) you might be able to get an LP10 from HMRC. This allows the employer to pay you ‘gross’ effectively treating you like a sole trader.
This is useful as it stops you being overtaxed as you go along.
To read more detail and view a short video with someone who’s been through the process of getting an LP10, click below:
How do ‘deductions’ work for PAYE people?
When you’re paid PAYE (‘Pay As You Earn’), the employer takes some of your money as ‘deductions’ for tax, national insurance, student loan and pension contributions.
This video explainer shows a flow chart to explain how this works.