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Entrepreneurial social enterprise that helps young people from underrepresented communities receives £127K from Big Issue Invest

Entrepreneurial social enterprise that helps young people from underrepresented communities receives £127K from Big Issue Invest
Foundervine is led and was founded by Izzy Obeng, who was named Forbes’ 30 under 30, for Social Impact in Europe
Big Issue Group reports significant rise in vendor numbers as Cost-of-living Crisis bites

Big Issue Group reports significant rise in vendor numbers as Cost-of-living Crisis bites
New figures have confirmed that, in 2022, Big Issue Group (BIG) worked with 3,642 vendors and sawa 10% YOY increase in the number of people selling the magazine.2022 saw 899 individuals sign-up to become a vendor and sell the Big Issue magazine for the first time.
“We can all work towards raising our basic living standards for people of all walks of life. Because united we have the power.”: top Comedian Dane Baptiste calls on support for Big Issue vendors as he joins organisation as official Ambassador

“We can all work towards raising our basic living standards for people of all walks of life. Because united we have the power.”: top Comedian Dane Baptiste calls on support for Big Issue vendors as he joins organisation as official Ambassador
Baptiste joins existing ambassadors including Christopher Eccleston, Sophie Winkleman and George Clarke in support of Big Issue Group
Social enterprise providing film training to young disadvantaged people receives £150K in funding from Big Issue Invest
Social enterprise providing film training to young disadvantaged people receives £150K in funding from Big Issue Invest
New investors announced for social impact investment Fund that back people the mainstream does not reach
New investors announced for social impact investment Fund that back people the mainstream does not reach
Big Issue Group calls on businesses to back a specialist recruitment service supporting people who face barriers to sustainable employment as gap in labour market persists

Big Issue Group calls on businesses to back a specialist recruitment service supporting people who face barriers to sustainable employment as gap in labour market persists
Big Issue celebrate the top 100 Changemakers in society for 2023

Big Issue celebrate the top 100 Changemakers in society for 2023
Big Issue Group has seen seven times more vendors needing critical fuel and food support this winter

Big Issue Group has seen seven times more vendors needing critical fuel and food support this winter
Ten-year-old is announced as winner of the Big Issue Kids Christmas cover competition

Ten-year-old is announced as winner of the Big Issue Kids Christmas cover competition
“The subscriptions have been a game-changer. If they hadn’t come in I don’t know what would have happened.” Norwich Big Issue vendor talks about the importance of supporting network of 1,500 vendors via subscriptions this Christmas

“The subscriptions have been a game-changer. If they hadn’t come in I don’t know what would have happened.” Norwich Big Issue vendor talks about the importance of supporting network of 1,500 vendors via subscriptions this Christmas
Virgin Media O2 to roll out free mobile data to all Big Issue vendors

Virgin Media O2 to roll out free mobile data to all Big Issue vendors
Big Issue Invest supports organisation empowering abandoned children around the world with £130K in funding

Big Issue Invest supports organisation empowering abandoned children around the world with £130K in funding
Man with Leukaemia becomes Big Issue vendor to leave a lasting legacy for family

Man with Leukaemia becomes Big Issue vendor to leave a lasting legacy for family
Wrap up Christmas in style with limited-edition designer paper from leading artists exclusively from Big Issue Shop

Wrap up Christmas in style with limited-edition designer paper from leading artists exclusively from Big Issue Shop
London-based artist, Real Hackney Dave, guest edits exclusive art special for The Big Issue magazine

London-based artist, Real Hackney Dave, guest edits exclusive art special for The Big Issue magazine
EQ Foundation announces partnership with Big Issue Group

EQ Foundation announces partnership with Big Issue Group
Big Issue Group partners with Specsavers to help vendors access vital healthcare

Big Issue Group partners with Specsavers to help vendors access vital healthcare
Big Issue Invest reports £37 million of investment into social enterprises and charities at time of crisis

Big Issue Invest reports £37 million of investment into social enterprises and charities at time of crisis
Big Issue Group launches campaign demanding long-term solutions to protect future generations and break the cycle of poverty

Big Issue Group launches campaign demanding long-term solutions to protect future generations and break the cycle of poverty
Big Issue Invest offers loan programme to charities and social enterprises to help beat rise in energy bills

Big Issue Invest offers loan programme to charities and social enterprises to help beat rise in energy bills
“It’s so much more than a role. It’s a whole world. And it’s the most exciting world to be in.” Doctor Who star, Jodie Whittaker, spoke to The Big Issue

“It’s so much more than a role. It’s a whole world. And it’s the most exciting world to be in.” Doctor Who star, Jodie Whittaker, spoke to The Big Issue
South-London based members-led Community Land Trust to receive £1.2m in investment from Big Issue Invest

South-London based members-led Community Land Trust to receive £1.2m in investment from Big Issue Invest
Big Issue Group launches new specialist recruitment service to support people who face barriers to employment

Big Issue Group launches new specialist recruitment service to support people who face barriers to employment
Big Issue Group and C&C Group join forces across mentoring, skills and access to employment opportunities as part of new three-year partnership

Big Issue Group and C&C Group join forces across mentoring, skills and access to employment opportunities as part of new three-year partnership
‘Now, you don’t feel the need to prove yourself as much.’ Arctic Monkeys frontman, Alex Turner, speaks to actor Martin Compston in an exclusive interview for The Big Issue
