The Big Issue

A FAIR CHANCE FOR EVERYONE

The Big Issue is all about creating a work opportunity. We give our vendors a chance to lift themselves out of poverty by selling a magazine.

But that opportunity isn’t just an essential part of ending homelessness – it needs to be found elsewhere in society to prevent others from falling into poverty and have a chance at a career and achieving their dream job.

There is no doubt that Covid-19 has made finding that opportunity more difficult. That’s why Big Issue Invest – The Big Issue’s social investment arm – is supporting projects around the UK

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