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Our partnership with Specsavers is bringing dignity, support and clear vision to vendors
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Our partnership with Specsavers is bringing dignity, support and clear vision to vendors

The Big Issue and Specsavers’ partnership means more than ensuring our vendors can access eye and ear care easily – the sense of dignity, support and warmth they receive when they visit stores is equally important.
How a new electric van is helping Oxfordshire's over-50s to keep fit
A man wearing a white sports top and light trousers stands smiling next to a grey Citroën ë-Berlingo van with “Living in Fitness” and “Driving Change for Good” branding. The van is parked at an electric vehicle charging station with a Fastned charger in the background. The setting is an outdoor charging area with a covered structure and trees with autumn foliage.
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How a new electric van is helping Oxfordshire's over-50s to keep fit

How an electric van is helping to make Changemakers Matthew's House a home from home
Two men stand in front of a Citroën electric van with a green number plate. The man on the left, wearing a black zip-up jacket with a white logo, blue jeans, and grey trainers, has short dark hair and a beard. The man on the right, wearing a black hoodie with a white logo, brown trousers, and brown shoes, has a white beard and a burgundy beanie. The van has a distinctive multicoloured design on the side, featuring diagonal stripes in orange, yellow, pink, and white. Logos for “Big Issue Group” and “Citroën” are visible on the van, along with the phrase “Driving Change for Good.” The background includes a mix of modern and older buildings, a church, and a grassy area.
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How an electric van is helping to make Changemakers Matthew's House a home from home

What do kids really think about electric cars and the future of driving?
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What do kids really think about electric cars and the future of driving?

Past and future: How Citroën and Big Issue changemakers are driving change for good
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Past and future: How Citroën and Big Issue changemakers are driving change for good

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
A clearer vision this Christmas with Big Issue and Specsavers
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A clearer vision this Christmas with Big Issue and Specsavers

We could really change the world
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We could really change the world

Intrepid Travel: transformative experiences that connect cultures and change lives
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Intrepid Travel: transformative experiences that connect cultures and change lives

The Big Issue shines a light on Social Enterprise Academy’s young people
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The Big Issue shines a light on Social Enterprise Academy’s young people

Easy hacks for books and apps that every student should know
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Easy hacks for books and apps that every student should know

How to live your best student life without breaking the bank. No, seriously
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How to live your best student life without breaking the bank. No, seriously

How to navigate the new social world of university life – no matter your background
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How to navigate the new social world of university life – no matter your background

Dear students: Here's how to get smart about money and save yourself stress later on
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Dear students: Here's how to get smart about money and save yourself stress later on

Student Life 2024: Get your free student guide in this week's Big Issue
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Student Life 2024: Get your free student guide in this week's Big Issue

How Specsavers are helping vendors see and be seen
A smiling man wearing glasses and a red Big Issue vest stands on a sidewalk, holding a small tan dog. The man has short gray hair and is wearing a black shirt under his vest. The dog is looking directly at the camera. Behind them is a green hedge.
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How Specsavers are helping vendors see and be seen

How to spend wisely and be more Taylor with our free kids' magazine
A colorful illustration featuring a photo of Taylor Swift performing in a sparkly blue dress, surrounded by cartoon-style drawings. The drawings include a disco ball, rainbows, clouds, coins, food items like cheese and canned goods, and various symbols representing money and music. The overall effect is whimsical and vibrant, connecting Swift's stardom with themes of finance and charity.
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Coffee that fights homelessness: Nespresso’s new £1m partnership with social enterprise Change Please
Three Change Please baristas promoting their Nespresso partnership
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Coffee that fights homelessness: Nespresso’s new £1m partnership with social enterprise Change Please

Why the car is such a perfect safe space for big conversations
This image shows two women inside a car during a daytime drive. The driver, wearing an orange sweater, is focused on the road while operating the car's controls. The passenger, in a red jacket, sits relaxed with her hands folded in her lap. The car's interior features a modern dashboard with a digital display for navigation. The view through the windshield shows a quiet, suburban road lined with greenery under a clear sky. The scene captures a moment of travel, possibly engaging in a conversation, in a comfortably appointed vehicle.
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Why the car is such a perfect safe space for big conversations

Specsavers take to the streets with The Big Issue to experience life of a vendor  
Dame Mary Perkins and John Perkins stand outside King’s Cross station, wearing red Big Issue tabards over their clothes. Dame Mary holds a copy of The Big Issue magazine, and both are sporting red tabards. The bustling background hints at the busy London atmosphere, with a clear sky overhead and modern architecture around. They seem engaged in their role, aiming to understand the experience of magazine vendors.
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Specsavers take to the streets with The Big Issue to experience life of a vendor  

The Big Issue and Specsavers: A Visionary Partnership for Change
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The Big Issue and Specsavers: A Visionary Partnership for Change

Gender equality: For a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world
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Gender equality: For a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Transforming lives with a tap: how refurbished smartphones boost vendors' earnings and skills
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Transforming lives with a tap: how refurbished smartphones boost vendors' earnings and skills

A vision for change: Big Issue and Specsavers empower homeless communities with accessible eye and ear care
ChatGPT A person wearing a red Big Issue vest and a beige and red striped scarf stands in front of a backdrop of Christmas trees. They are smiling and holding a copy of the Big Issue magazine with a cover featuring Alan Partridge. The individual is wearing glasses and a red beanie hat with the Big Issue logo on it. The outdoor setting suggests it might be cold, and the person is dressed warmly in a jacket with a fleece collar.
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A vision for change: Big Issue and Specsavers empower homeless communities with accessible eye and ear care

The Big Issue's ethical Christmas gift guide
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The Big Issue's ethical Christmas gift guide

Empowering Change: Big Issue and giffgaff are making a difference with refurbished phones for vendors
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Empowering Change: Big Issue and giffgaff are making a difference with refurbished phones for vendors

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