WELCOME TO The Big Issue
The Big Issue exists to offer homeless and vulnerably housed people the opportunity to earn a legitimate income. We produce a weekly entertainment and current affairs magazine which vendors buy from us for 85p and sell to the public for £1.70, keeping 85p for themselves. Vendors must adhere to a code of conduct whilst selling the magazine.
We believe in offering ‘a hand up, not a hand out’, but we also recognise that earning an income is the first step on the journey away from homelessness. The Big Issue Foundation is a registered charity which exists to link vendors with the vital support which will help them address the issues which have led to their homelessness. The Foundation works exclusively with vendors, offering support, advice and referrals.
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Latest Issues
The Gloves Are Off... Craig David comes fighting back. Also in this issue... The shameful rise ...
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Sport Relief - tackling social problems on our playing fields and in our streets....
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Upcoming Events
London To Paris Bike Ride 2010
22nd July 2010
From 22nd - 25th July 2010 "It was one of the best things I’ve ever - I can't thank...
The Big News
Cameron tells Big Issue NHS must look to Tesco
05th February 2010
David Cameron has pledged to introduce the "business thinking" of Tesco in running the NHS. In an...
Big Issue Group Chairman awarded OBE
04th January 2010
Nigel Kershaw, the Chairman of The Big Issue Group and Chief Executive of Big Issue Invest, h...
Spark reignited as £1.5M funding confirmed
10th December 2009
A £1.5million commitment by the Department for Communities and Local Government Department ...
