The Big Issue
WEBThe UK's number one street paper and social enterprise, giving people who are experiencing homelessness or who are vulnerably housed a hand up, not a hand out.
Big Issue Group - The Big Issue
WEBThe Big Issue Group is a growing social enterprise and B-corp. Founded in 1991, today we are needed more than ever. We exist as a social business to create impact and make a profit, always re-investing this profit back into extending our mission, to help millions of people in the UK affected by poverty to earn, learn and thrive.
Social Impact Investing - Big Issue Invest
WEBWe invest in Social Enterprises, Social-Purpose Businesses and Charities creating core solutions to end poverty in the UK. Founded by impact entrepreneurs John Bird and Nigel Kershaw, from the Big Issue Group, we are one of the leaders in social impact investing. Since 2005, we have invested over £80m in more than 550 organisations, who all ...
How much does The Big Issue cost?
WEBApr 9, 2018 · As we head into the festive period this year, vendors buy The Big Issue for £2 and sell it for £4. Each seller is a micro-entrepreneur who is working, not begging. We have helped over 100,000 vendors, some of the most vulnerable people in the country, earn over £120 million in the last 30 years. Currently there are around 1500 vendors up and ...
How does The Big Issue help the homeless?
WEBNov 28, 2023 · Homelessness. Social activism. For over 30 years, the Big Issue has been committed to ending poverty in the UK. In 2024, our work is needed more than ever. Find out how you can support the Big Issue today. From an award-winning magazine to investment in social enterprises, the Big Issue has been dismantling poverty for …
News - The Big Issue
WEBUK housing crisis is so bad that some people waiting 55 years for a social home: ‘We need change’. Almost 1.3 million people in England are waiting for a social home with a combined wait of 1,844 years across the country, says National Housing Federation in plea for long-term housing plan. We need new homes to have any hope of ending UK’s ...
News Archives - The Big Issue
WEBSupport our vendors with a subscription. If you can't visit you local vendor on a regular basis then it's possible to subscribe to the Big Issue and assign that to a vendor, ensuring they receive 50% of the profits. To find out which vendors accept subscriptions, visit our online vendor map and search by your town or postcode.
How do Big Issue sellers make money?
WEBNov 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 ...
The Big Issue at 30: Our story in numbers
WEBSep 20, 2021 · For over 30 years, the Big Issue has been committed to ending poverty in the UK. In 2024, our work is needed more than ever. Find out how you can support the Big Issue today. Millions of magazine sales over 30 years have changed the lives of tens of thousands of people. Here’s our story in numbers.
Our Impact - Big Issue Invest
WEBBig Issue Invest Impact. At Big Issue Invest, our impact success is measured in terms of how many social businesses we support to create meaningful social change and also, how many people affected by poverty and social inequality in the UK, benefit from the work of our investees. Overall, 94% of our investees contribute to core solutions to ...
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