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Big Issue Founder warns £20 Universal Credit uplift must remain in place or the nation will face a “mass homelessness crisis”
Big Issue Founder warns £20 Universal Credit uplift must remain in place or the nation will face a “mass homelessness crisis”
Lord John Bird, Founder of The Big Issue, has issued a warning that the Government must act now and stop the cut to Universal Credit in order to prevent a “mass homelessness crisis”.
The Big Issue launches Breakthrough Talent and Training Programme for young people
The Big Issue launches Breakthrough Talent and Training Programme for young people
The programme will offer opportunities to talented 16-24 year olds from under-represented and less privileged backgrounds.
Big Issue Invest provides funds to support the construction of 11 affordable homes in Lewisham
Big Issue Invest provides funds to support the construction of 11 affordable homes in Lewisham
First new homes to receive capital funding through the Mayor of London’s Community Housing Fund will be built for Lewisham residents in need of an affordable home
Scotland’s leading not-for-profit helpline secures £180k of investment to support vulnerable communities
Scotland’s leading not-for-profit helpline secures £180k of investment to support vulnerable communities
Big Issue Invest and Sport England join forces to improve the lives of young people affected by Covid 19
Big Issue Invest and Sport England join forces to improve the lives of young people affected by Covid 19
The Big Issue co-launches fund for people to invest in solving climate change
The Big Issue co-launches fund for people to invest in solving climate change
Big Issue Invest and GO Lab launch first report on data transparency in the social outcomes sector
Big Issue Invest and GO Lab launch first report on data transparency in the social outcomes sector
Big Issue Invest launches Impact report 2020 to mark 10 years since the launch of its first ever investment fund
Big Issue Invest launches Impact report 2020 to mark 10 years since the launch of its first ever investment fund
Big Issue Invest releases impact report for Power Up Scotland investment programme
Big Issue Invest releases impact report for Power Up Scotland investment programme
Homes for Good- Scotland’s first social enterprise letting agency- welcomes Big Issue Invest as new partner in £3 million deal
Homes for Good- Scotland’s first social enterprise letting agency- welcomes Big Issue Invest as new partner in £3 million deal
Big Issue Invest Trust strengthens its Board and embarks on new programme to support Big Issue vendors in the wake of Covid-19 crisis
Big Issue Invest Trust strengthens its Board and embarks on new programme to support Big Issue vendors in the wake of Covid-19 crisis
Our response to COVID-19: our support & commitment
Our response to COVID-19: our support & commitment
Places Foundation gives a £325k boost to social investor Big Issue Invest
Places Foundation gives a £325k boost to social investor Big Issue Invest
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Social Media influencers and bloggers swarm on Scot-mid as Hey Girls hits the shelves
Social Media influencers and bloggers swarm on Scot-mid as Hey Girls hits the shelves
New leadership development programme for social entrepreneurs launches in Newcastle
New leadership development programme for social entrepreneurs launches in Newcastle
Five Lamps shortlisted for the North East Charity Awards
Five Lamps shortlisted for the North East Charity Awards
MHEP named a finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards as a world changing business
MHEP named a finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards as a world changing business
Big Issue Invest’s £400k boost to help 1,700 ex-addicts find jobs
Big Issue Invest’s £400k boost to help 1,700 ex-addicts find jobs
The UK Equity Impact Employment Opportunities Fund’s First Annual Impact Report
The UK Equity Impact Employment Opportunities Fund’s First Annual Impact Report
Big Issue Invest commits £227,000 to support people affected by mental health problems in London to enter employment
Big Issue Invest commits £227,000 to support people affected by mental health problems in London to enter employment
Co-op joins Hey Girls and Big Issue Invest Power Up programme in the fight against period poverty
Co-op joins Hey Girls and Big Issue Invest Power Up programme in the fight against period poverty
Scottish pupils receive national social enterprise award from Deputy First Minister, John Swinney MSP
Scottish pupils receive national social enterprise award from Deputy First Minister, John Swinney MSP
Social ventures pitch to secure vital funding at Big Issue Invest’s ‘Caterpillar’s Cocoon’
Social ventures pitch to secure vital funding at Big Issue Invest’s ‘Caterpillar’s Cocoon’
Impact Loans England programme receives an additional £3.9 million
Impact Loans England programme receives an additional £3.9 million
Leading asset managers and industry heavyweights continue to join The Big Exchange
Leading asset managers and industry heavyweights continue to join The Big Exchange
Brand new purpose-built dental centre in Cornwall receives £1 million investment
Brand new purpose-built dental centre in Cornwall receives £1 million investment
The Big Exchange joins forces to build a new financial system that works for everyone
The Big Exchange joins forces to build a new financial system that works for everyone
Big Issue Invest appoints Danyal Sattar as Chief Executive Officer
Big Issue Invest appoints Danyal Sattar as Chief Executive Officer
Aileen Campbell MSP joins celebration to mark Power Up Scotland’s £500,000 investment
Aileen Campbell MSP joins celebration to mark Power Up Scotland’s £500,000 investment
Big Issue Invest makes a big issue out of period poverty
Big Issue Invest makes a big issue out of period poverty
Big Issue Invest to help Five Lamps deliver 100,000 affordable loans
Big Issue Invest to help Five Lamps deliver 100,000 affordable loans
Big Issue Invest launches Power Up Midlands to support community businesses
