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How free eye care helped Big Issue vendor John get back to drawing
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How free eye care helped Big Issue vendor John get back to drawing

Swansea vendor John Williams has sketched since his schooldays, but outdated glasses left his artwork — and daily life — increasingly difficult. Through Specsavers’ partnership with Big Issue, free eye care helped bring his vision, confidence and creativity back into focus
'He saved my life': Big Issue vendor Clive, his dog Geezer and the fear every pet owner knows
Portrait of Big Issue vendor Clive Rowe holding his dog Geezer. Both are facing the camera outdoors in bright sunlight, with Geezer looking upwards.
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'He saved my life': Big Issue vendor Clive, his dog Geezer and the fear every pet owner knows

The movie-buff vendor and the glasses that changed everything
Vendor Stuart sat at a desk, smiling at the camera, wearing a red Big Issue tabard, his arm extended over copies of the magazine
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The movie-buff vendor and the glasses that changed everything

The impact economy: How fair systems build stronger economies
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The impact economy: How fair systems build stronger economies

Why Wates are the perfect partners for the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2026
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Why Wates are the perfect partners for the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2026

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Animal Friends Insurance launches new charity mission to support animals
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Animal Friends Insurance launches new charity mission to support animals

How Lenovo and Big Issue Invest Are Powering Digital Inclusion for UK Social Enterprises
A group of young people sitting around a table using Lenovo ThinkPad laptops, with one screen open on a web browser during a session or workshop.
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How Lenovo and Big Issue Invest Are Powering Digital Inclusion for UK Social Enterprises

How Gander is helping shoppers find reduced food and cut waste 
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How Gander is helping shoppers find reduced food and cut waste 

Free Eye Tests and Homemade Muffins: What Happened When Specsavers Opened Its Doors After Hours
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Free Eye Tests and Homemade Muffins: What Happened When Specsavers Opened Its Doors After Hours

How Fair for You's Shopping Card Loan is helping people face down debt 
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How Fair for You's Shopping Card Loan is helping people face down debt 

Bringing sight to your doorstep: How Specsavers Home Visits are transforming eye care access
Specsavers optometrist conducting eye test with client in community setting as part of Home Visits program for people experiencing homelessness
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Bringing sight to your doorstep: How Specsavers Home Visits are transforming eye care access

Got an old mobile gathering dust? You’re not alone
Illustration of a hand holding a pink smartphone with a green recycling symbol on the screen, surrounded by icons including a heart, magnifying glass, pound coin, SIM card, and laptop, all set against a bright yellow radial background. Logos of giffgaff and Big Issue Group appear in the top right with the tagline “Connecting people to their potential.”
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Got an old mobile gathering dust? You’re not alone

Family day out: Why the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross made our Bath adventure unforgettable
A family of four with picnic basket and sports equipment standing beside their grey Citroën ë-C5 Aircross, parked under trees in a countryside setting with golden grass fields visible behind them.
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Family day out: Why the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross made our Bath adventure unforgettable

Why a Citroën Holidays campervan is the perfect family day trip companion
Vicky Parrott and her daughters Flo and friend Evie enjoying the spacious interior of the Citroën Holidays camper van during their Dorset coast family day trip, with sliding doors open and sea views in the background
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Why a Citroën Holidays campervan is the perfect family day trip companion

Why buy refurbished phones?
giffgaff refurbished phones partnership with Big Issue - connecting people to their potential through affordable smartphones and digital inclusion
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Why buy refurbished phones?

'Now I know what's wrong with my hearing'
Artistic illustration showing two people communicating with flowing sound waves in green and blue tones, representing hearing health and audiology services for Big Issue vendors through the Specsavers partnership
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'Now I know what's wrong with my hearing'

Sound advice: why ear health matters – and how easy it is to check yours
Two silhouetted figures stand on a curved path surrounded by layered, abstract paper-cut shapes in shades of green and teal, creating a tunnel-like effect that suggests depth and exploration, modelled on the human ear.
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Sound advice: why ear health matters – and how easy it is to check yours

Connections are the art of the matter
Big Issue vendor Dave Martin creating abstract artwork at a table, surrounded by examples of his colourful geometric prints. Beside him is an illustration of a person using a smartphone for contactless payment, symbolising digital inclusion, with logos for giffgaff and Big Issue Group and the tagline ‘Connecting people to their potential’.
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Connections are the art of the matter

Our partnership with Specsavers is bringing dignity, support and clear vision to vendors
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Our partnership with Specsavers is bringing dignity, support and clear vision to vendors

How a new electric van is helping Oxfordshire's over-50s to keep fit
A man wearing a white sports top and light trousers stands smiling next to a grey Citroën ë-Berlingo van with “Living in Fitness” and “Driving Change for Good” branding. The van is parked at an electric vehicle charging station with a Fastned charger in the background. The setting is an outdoor charging area with a covered structure and trees with autumn foliage.
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How a new electric van is helping Oxfordshire's over-50s to keep fit

How an electric van is helping to make Changemakers Matthew's House a home from home
Two men stand in front of a Citroën electric van with a green number plate. The man on the left, wearing a black zip-up jacket with a white logo, blue jeans, and grey trainers, has short dark hair and a beard. The man on the right, wearing a black hoodie with a white logo, brown trousers, and brown shoes, has a white beard and a burgundy beanie. The van has a distinctive multicoloured design on the side, featuring diagonal stripes in orange, yellow, pink, and white. Logos for “Big Issue Group” and “Citroën” are visible on the van, along with the phrase “Driving Change for Good.” The background includes a mix of modern and older buildings, a church, and a grassy area.
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How an electric van is helping to make Changemakers Matthew's House a home from home

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
What do kids really think about electric cars and the future of driving?
A Citroën Ami microcar with a UK-style number plate reading “AMII YEP” is shown against a colourful geometric background. Inside the car, several young boys in school uniforms are smiling and looking out of the windshield. The background features bright blue, yellow, red, and pink shapes, giving the image a playful and dynamic feel.
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What do kids really think about electric cars and the future of driving?

Past and future: How Citroën and Big Issue changemakers are driving change for good
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Past and future: How Citroën and Big Issue changemakers are driving change for good

A clearer vision this Christmas with Big Issue and Specsavers
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A clearer vision this Christmas with Big Issue and Specsavers

We could really change the world
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We could really change the world