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3.8 million people in the UK live in extreme poverty. Turn your anger into action – become a Big Issue member and give us the power to take poverty to zero. JOIN.
The Big Issue at 30: Our story in numbers
Sep 20, 2021 · Millions of magazine sales over 30 years have changed the lives of thousands of people. As we celebrate our 30th birthday, here’s our story in numbers. Big Issue, big impact. Illustration: The Big Issue. Across the UK, millions of The Big Issue sales have changed the lives of people who needed a hand up. But don’t take our word for it.
Everything you need to know about Royal Mail's £5bn takeover
May 30, 2024 · The Royal Mail has accepted a take-over bid from a Czech billionaire, ending 500 years of British ownership. The postal service is one of the UK’s most iconic and oldest national institutions.. But campaigners and unions fear job losses after International Distribution Services – the company which owns the loss-making postal service – accepted a £5bn takeover from business tycoon Daniel ...
28 inspiring campaigns and campaigners to make you believe …
Greg Barradale. 11 May 2023. Efforts to reduce the impact of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts act have been recognised. Image: Extinction Rebellion. With soaring prices, insecure homes, and a sizzling planet, the headlines are full of evidence of the world getting worse. Take a step back, however, and there’s always hope.
Campaign with us - The Big Issue
Let’s end poverty in the UK. Campaigning with the Big Issue is campaigning to end poverty in the UK. Right now, over 3.8 million households in the UK are living in extreme poverty. That means 3.8 million people are unable to feed, clothe and keep themselves warm. And, with the cost of living crisis raging on, there’s no end in sight.
How children in care with disabilities are ‘falling through the cracks’
2 Oct 2024. Children in care with disabilities ‘falling through the cracks’ of receiving vital support (Canva) Share. When Claire was at school she was “nailing it” in class, but when it came to exams, she struggled for years due to a lack of support for her disability. Claire Wilden, 20, recognised she had traits of autism when she was ...
How do Big Issue sellers make money?
Nov 28, 2023 · This Christmas, the magazine is packed with more pages and the cover price has gone up to £4.50. Sellers pay £2.25 to buy the magazine, pocketing an extra 25p for each magazine they sell to earn extra money over the festive period. Advertisement. We’re also helping vendors bridge the digital divide. Many Big Issue vendors now accept ...
Frontline changes FAQS - Big Issue
Having experienced a 10% increase in vendors in 2022 and a 20% increase in vendors needing urgent support, the Big Issue Foundation and Big Issue has brought its frontline operations together to help more vendors and provide an enhanced service, under this new CIC. This combined frontline will ensure vendors find it easier to access the end-to ...
TV legend Danny Dyer sells the Big Issue in London
Sep 30, 2024 · TV legend Danny Dyer tried selling Big Issue in London. This is how it went – and what he learned. The East Londoner was given a crash-course in selling the iconic street paper by long-time Big Issue vendor Andre. by: James Barker. 30 Sep 2024. Danny Dyer tries his hand at selling the Big Issue. Image: Gemma Day / Big Issue.
Become a Big Issue Member
Become a member of the Big Issue community and enable us to create solutions to unlock opportunities for millions of vulnerable people affected by poverty. Becoming a member empowers us to create innovative solutions that help people work their way out of poverty. It also means we can help more organisations secure funding to tackle the poverty ...