This week’s edition of the award-winning Big Issue magazine is on the streets now, priced at £2.50, with 50% of the cover price going directly to the vendor.

In just over a year Hey Girls has become a towering success of UK social enterprise – and The Big Issue has been part of the story from the start. Founder Celia Hodson tells us why it’s vital to stamp out the shame of period poverty

Catering for an extra meal every day in the summer holidays can push people on the breadline beyond their limits. We want to shout about the wonderful, selfless groups and individuals offering a hand up. Tell us at editorial@bigissue.com

The acclaimed actor has turned activist and social enterprise advocate, now he exclusively tells The Big Issue why he spearheaded the bid for the tournament to head to Cardiff