Help vendors to keep safe in the sun and increase their earnings
Buy a summer support kit £37
Support a Big Issue Vendor to Earn, Learn and Thrive
This summer, with your help, we can keep more vendors safe, healthy and able to continue earning an income during periods of hot weather.
Fund a Summer Support Kit
☀️ High-factor sunscreen from Don’t Ignore Cancer (DIC), to shield their skin from harmful rays
🧢 A branded cap for protection and enhanced visibility
💦An insulated reusable water bottle
💳 Cashless payment equipment to maximise earning opportunities
📈 A personalised support plan, including sales and employment training
Your Support Goes Further
Your contribution also helps fund the work of our regional support teams, who work with people affected by poverty every day, both in our offices and on the streets.
Our experienced teams support individuals with complex needs, doing whatever it takes to help people build financial stability and create a better future.
Through your support, we deliver three critical services:
Earn an Income
We help people become Big Issue vendors, enabling them to earn an income through buying and selling the magazine.
Access Essential Services
We connect people with vital support, including food, heating, housing, healthcare, and assistance registering with a GP or dentist.
Build a Better Future
We help people develop new skills, access training, and unlock employment opportunities through programmes such as Big Issue Recruit.
Together, we can help people stay safe today while building a more secure future tomorrow.
*Outdoor workers face a 60% higher risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer compared to indoor workers so we’re very grateful to Don’t Ignore Cancer (DIC) for their support with the suncream and helping to raise awareness of the impact of the sun on outdoor workers.