Since 1991 our frontline service teams have supported over 107,000 vendors to earn more than £150M. Our Hand Up programme has connected more than 31,000 vendors to the vital resources, services and opportunities needed to turn their lives around.
In 2022, we experienced a 10% increase in vendors and a 20% increase in vendors needing urgent support. Our new unified frontline team ensures vendors find it easy to access the end-to-end support they need including sales set up and support, access to health and wellbeing services and employment opportunities.
Our unified frontline service, is funded through our Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company. This social business ensures your money goes further to help more people work their way out of poverty.
By contributing to our new CIC, you are directly funding our frontline team who work with vendors to change their lives through enterprise.
Your support is vital in helping more people to work their way out of poverty, during this cost-of-living crisis.
Frontline Services
Frontline Services
From helping vendors find their feet and make the most of the financial independence, to accelerating their journey out of poverty.
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Frontline FAQs
Frontline FAQs
What changes are happening with our Frontline teams, how will it impact vendors and what does it mean to your contribution.
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Group Impact Report
Group Impact Report
Find out more about our impact.
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Letters: DWP wants to make it as hard as possible to look after my disabled relatives
Letters
Letters: DWP wants to make it as hard as possible to look after my disabled relatives
Artists pays tribute to Big Issue vendors in thought-provoking project: ‘Ordinary moments go unnoticed’
Our Vendors
Artists pays tribute to Big Issue vendors in thought-provoking project: ‘Ordinary moments go unnoticed’
Inside the Big Issue: Living legend Eric Cantona
Inside the Big Issue
Inside the Big Issue: Living legend Eric Cantona
Big Issue founder John Bird celebrates vendors at House of Lords – and vows to help end destitution
National Vendor Week
Big Issue founder John Bird celebrates vendors at House of Lords – and vows to help end destitution