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Budget & price
Raising the budget together: when and how to discuss it
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Quick answer
Inflation and growing families — sometimes the amount needs to go up.
What was enough five years ago is sometimes tight now. Raising the budget feels sensitive, but open conversation prevents people secretly overspending or dropping out.
Bring it up before the new season
Not halfway through December — start October with 'do you still find X euros realistic?'
Explain why
Price increases, new participants with different expectations — context helps acceptance.
Offer a range
Fifteen to twenty euros gives choice to people who are tight and people who want a little extra.
Respect those who cannot join
Force nobody. Who finds the new budget too high may drop out without judgment.
Conclusion: how to put it into practice
Raising budget is normal if you discuss it openly. Start early, explain why, and respect differences.