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
Alesha Dixon on making music, judging Strictly, and why she wants to be the new Oprah...
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Escaping homelessness - the stories of some of those who have successfully moved off the streets and...
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Upcoming Events
The Big Night Walk
01st October 2010
FRIDAY 1ST OCTOBER SMALL STEPS BIG CHANGES On the 1st October 2010 London will be host to the seco...
The Virgin London Marathon 2011
24th April 2011
A massive thank you and congratulations to all of our 2010 runners! You can now count yourselves as ...
The Big News
Brighton pitches spray painted
20th August 2010
Big Issue sellers in Brighton & Hove are now much easier to locate and identify following the in...
Paul Oakenfold download produced for readers
27th July 2010
In just one month’s time London’s Dance Festival of choice South West Four returns to th...
John Bird defends tabard scheme
22nd July 2010
Writing in next Monday's edition of The Big Issue, on sale July 25th, John Bird has set out to ...
