• Home
  • Big Issue Foundation

Big Issue Foundation

Our mission is to connect Big Issue vendors to the vital support & specialist services that enable them to rebuild their lives & determine their own pathways to a better future.

Big Issue vendors Martin McKenzie

Support someone in your own community

With our online vendor map, you can support a local vendor by supplementing their income with a subscription to Big Issue. For every annual subscription sold via a vendor, a vendor receives £50.

What we do

What we do

We work to create opportunities that will end poverty for Big Issue vendors.
Learn more
Hand up Service

Hand up Service

Hand Up is our free service for Big Issue vendors and others in Big Issue enterprises
Learn more
2022-2023 Priorities

2022-2023 Priorities

Our activities focus on fuel poverty, wellbeing, digital inclusion and Roma support.
Learn more

Vendor News

View all
Jamie's Story
Big Issue Foundation

Jamie's Story

Vendor Updates: Summer 2022
Big Issue Foundation

Vendor Updates: Summer 2022

Putting His Best Foot Forward
Big Issue Foundation

Putting His Best Foot Forward

Anabel's Story
Big Issue Foundation

Anabel's Story

Get involved, your way

London Walk 2023

London Walk 2023

Returning March 2023, London Walk now has 3 routes: 10k, half marathon, maratahon
Sign up now
Leave a legacy

Leave a legacy

Remember us in your will and help transform the lives of vulnerable people for years to come.
Read more
Fundraise

Fundraise

Take part in one of our events, or organise your own. We have events including cycling, jogging, and more.
Get involved

Our Blog

Read More
Fairbnb.coop partners with Big Issue Foundation to combat UK poverty
Big Issue Foundation

Fairbnb.coop partners with Big Issue Foundation to combat UK poverty

Fairbnb.coop is supporting us in our mission towards poverty prevention. Fairbnb.coop believe everyone deserves to feel at home, wherever they are: establishing sustainable tourism at a grassroots level is key to adding value to the wellbeing and lives of locals, as well as the quality of experience for visitors during their UK holidays.
Changing the World One DOSE at a Time
Big Issue Foundation

Changing the World One DOSE at a Time

The52Project's new book DOSE is a personal prescription for a happier life. By purchasing a copy, you will be supporting Big Issue vendors.
An Open Letter to the Chancellor for Social Tariffs
Big Issue Foundation

An Open Letter to the Chancellor for Social Tariffs

We’re asking Government for discounted energy bills for low-income households.