Does your organisation want to help us end poverty in the UK?
Are you outraged that 3.8 million people in the UK live in extreme poverty? So are we. Become a Big Issue corporate member and enable us to create solutions to unlock opportunities for millions of vulnerable people affected by poverty.
Why become a Big Issue corporate member?
Poverty is destroying our society, impacting more of our neighbours, friends, and families. The crisis is growing, and the government isn’t acting quickly enough. We can’t turn away.
Despite this grim reality, there is cause for optimism. Communities across the country are coming together in greater numbers than ever, committed to rebuilding from the ground up. Local people, businesses, and organisations like yours are uniting to create solutions, offering hope that we can reverse the poverty crisis with collective action.
Help us create lasting solutions to the poverty crisis. For just £250 annually, your organisation can become a founding member and be part of a movement demanding an end to poverty.
Our solutions
We enable people to earn an immediate income by selling the Big Issue. Our vendors buy the magazine for £2, sell for £4. We support a vendor to work by securing a pitch, accepting cashless payments, and providing 5 free magazines to get started.
Through Big Issue Recruit we help people facing barriers to employment into work. We offer personalised job support and a work readiness programme delivered by a dedicated job coach. This includes help with CVs, interview prep, and ongoing support for the first 3 months of a new job.
We campaign for change at a national level, pushing those in power to do more. Right now, we’re calling for a Poverty Zero law that requires every government to set targets to reduce poverty, which they would be legally accountable to. Want to take action? Email your local MP here and urge them to become a Poverty Zero Champion in parliament.
Through Big Issue Invest, we facilitate social impact lending into social-purpose businesses, creating core solutions at a local level to end poverty in the UK.
Corporate member benefits
When you become a Big Issue corporate member, you’ll receive:
- A digital welcome pack to share with your employees. This will introduce you to our work, impact, and what it means to be a Big Issue corporate member.
- A quarterly digital newsletter and webinar with updates on the positive change you’re helping create.
- A digital guide for your employees to take action in your community.
- Digital access to our exclusive 2025 Poverty Zero Summit, for everyone in your organisation. You’ll learn more about how to influence change and hear from experts and community leaders.
- A listing on our supporters page, highlighting your organisation’s commitment to creating a more equal society
For those businesses able to provide greater support and further engage with our mission, we have a range of corporate membership packages available, including subscription to the magazine, use of our logo, volunteering days and more.
We are able to tailor a package to suit your specific business needs, and your support goes towards helping magazine sellers and other marginalised people to work their way out of poverty.
Get in touch at partnerships@bigissue.com to find out more.
Get in touch
To learn more about our other programmes of work for partners, including our employee engagement programs and helping people overcome employment barriers, email partnerships@bigissue.com.
Read the full Big Issue membership terms and conditions here.
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