Desperate plea for help: Individual with children faces eviction and appeals to strangers for £90k, acknowledging that their situation may be delusional, but what alternative do they have?
Rhiannon, a single mum, finds herself in a difficult situation. She needs to raise £90,000 to avoid eviction from her home. To tackle this challenge, Rhiannon has turned to TikTok, a popular social media platform known for its short, entertaining videos.
With a viral TikTok video that has garnered over 959,000 views, Rhiannon has captured the attention of many. She has been posting daily videos, documenting her journey, and asking for help from strangers on the internet.
Rhiannon's donation page has had 454 supporters so far. However, the TikTok Creator Fund, a revenue source for eligible creators based on the performance of their original TikTok videos, may not be the quick solution to her problem. The fund typically provides modest payouts and may not raise a large sum like £90,000 quickly.
To qualify for the Creator Fund, a user must be at least 18 years old, have at least 10,000 followers, have gained 100,000+ video views in the past 30 days, reside in an eligible country like the UK, post original, high-quality content that aligns with TikTok community guidelines, and meet other criteria.
Once accepted, creators earn funds based on various performance metrics such as views and engagement, which accumulate in their Creator Fund dashboard. However, many creators report the Creator Fund income as “extra pocket money” rather than a primary income source. The payout rates per view vary but are generally low, so earning tens of thousands of pounds requires extraordinarily high and consistent video performance.
Rhiannon also plans to sell some of her belongings as part of her fundraising efforts. She has mentioned that interaction with her TikTok videos can help her reach her goal. Another person on TikTok suggested commenting to help with fundraising, while a third person expressed belief in Rhiannon's ability to reach her goal.
In addition to TikTok, Rhiannon has set up a donation page where people can "buy a brick." She is also looking for "side hustles" to help raise money, and one person on TikTok mentioned selling on Vinted as a way to make money.
As Rhiannon's plan is ambitious, she refers to it as "delusional" and "far fetched." Yet, her determination is clear, and she continues to post daily videos, hoping to make money from the TikTok Creator Fund and other means.
TikTok users have been sharing their support for Rhiannon's mission in the comments section. Despite the challenges, Rhiannon's story serves as a reminder of the power of community and the potential of social media to bring about change. Rhiannon's plan is to post a TikTok video every day until September 1st, 2027, and she invites everyone to join her on this journey.
[1] TikTok Creator Fund: https://www.tiktok.com/creatorfund [2] The Financial Times: How TikTok creators are making a living: https://www.ft.com/content/d6b6771a-c81d-45e0-8c52-9d9e4424e09c [3] TikTok Community Guidelines: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/community-guidelines [4] GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/ [5] TikTok Creativity Program Beta: https://www.tiktok.com/creativityprogrambeta
Rhiannon is exploring various methods to supplement her income, including the TikTok Creator Fund, selling her belongings, and potential side hustles like selling on Vinted. To qualify for the Creator Fund, she needs to meet certain criteria and accumulate views and engagement.
Despite the ambitious nature of her plan, Rhiannon is determined to raise £90,000 through TikTok, selling her belongings, and other means, and invites everyone to join her on this journey. [1] [3] [4] [5]
