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Big Issue Invest more than triples investments in 20th year, with £9.4 million deployed to social purpose organisations

Big Issue Invest more than triples investments in 20th year, with £9.4 million deployed to social purpose organisations
The leading social investor reports significant growth in funds invested in 2024/25 as it celebrates 20 years since launch
New way for Big Issue vendors to take cashless payments up for prestigious award

New way for Big Issue vendors to take cashless payments up for prestigious award
Vendors taking part in the fumopay pilot have been able to accept payments from customers via a QR code
Big Issue vendor Alfie Brew bounces back after being hit by a car

Big Issue vendor Alfie Brew bounces back after being hit by a car
The 30-year-old has returned to his pitch in Exeter after an accident left him with a fractured knee and torn ligament
Big Issue Impact Advisory appoints Sasha Afanasieva as new MD
Big Issue Impact Advisory appoints Sasha Afanasieva as new MD
Big Issue and Lenovo partner to support digital access for UK social enterprises
Big Issue and Lenovo partner to support digital access for UK social enterprises
UK public deem Claudia Winkleman more trustworthy than Rachel Reeves, according to Big Issue Ipsos poll

UK public deem Claudia Winkleman more trustworthy than Rachel Reeves, according to Big Issue Ipsos poll
Prolific artists Opake and Slawn unite for Big Issue takeover

Prolific artists Opake and Slawn unite for Big Issue takeover
“My customers have been very good to me”: Big Issue vendor Tony Flynn returns to work after triple heart bypass

“My customers have been very good to me”: Big Issue vendor Tony Flynn returns to work after triple heart bypass
Big Issue Invest names Holger Westphely as new Managing Director

Big Issue Invest names Holger Westphely as new Managing Director
PIP lifeline helps Bristol Big Issue vendor reach cancer treatment

PIP lifeline helps Bristol Big Issue vendor reach cancer treatment
“When I met Prince William, it pulled me out of wallow”: Cambridge Big Issue vendor reflects on royal hand-up through homelessness project

“When I met Prince William, it pulled me out of wallow”: Cambridge Big Issue vendor reflects on royal hand-up through homelessness project
Team Noel or Team Liam? Choose a brother to back when you buy our Oasis special collector’s edition

Team Noel or Team Liam? Choose a brother to back when you buy our Oasis special collector’s edition
Big Issue calls for Scotland-style poverty reduction targets as new analysis exposes huge gap in progress between UK nations

Big Issue calls for Scotland-style poverty reduction targets as new analysis exposes huge gap in progress between UK nations
Over 5,500 young lives transformed by Big Issue Invest’s £1.25 million investment in world’s first sports-based social outcomes partnership

Over 5,500 young lives transformed by Big Issue Invest’s £1.25 million investment in world’s first sports-based social outcomes partnership
“The Senedd has failed”: Welsh Labour criticised as Minister admits growing rift with UK Labour at Big Issue Big Debate

“The Senedd has failed”: Welsh Labour criticised as Minister admits growing rift with UK Labour at Big Issue Big Debate
Big Issue YouGov GB poll finds more than two-thirds (68%) of Reform supporters want the government to do more to tackle poverty

Big Issue YouGov GB poll finds more than two-thirds (68%) of Reform supporters want the government to do more to tackle poverty
Big Issue partners with Bute Energy to help jobseekers facing employment barriers find work in Welsh renewables

Big Issue partners with Bute Energy to help jobseekers facing employment barriers find work in Welsh renewables
Nearly half of Brits would struggle to pay for basic necessities in a month of losing income unexpectedly, new Big Issue YouGov poll reveals

Nearly half of Brits would struggle to pay for basic necessities in a month of losing income unexpectedly, new Big Issue YouGov poll reveals
“Men start wars, women don’t.” Dorothea Barron, one of last surviving Wrens, speaks exclusively to Big Issue

“Men start wars, women don’t.” Dorothea Barron, one of last surviving Wrens, speaks exclusively to Big Issue
Big Issue coming to Cardiff for next Big Community Roadshow

Big Issue coming to Cardiff for next Big Community Roadshow
10-year-old Ashton Whitaker from Hull wins competition to have drawing displayed on the cover of the Big Issue

10-year-old Ashton Whitaker from Hull wins competition to have drawing displayed on the cover of the Big Issue
“Let’s get to work”: Big Issue announces star-studded line-up of new Ambassadors to showcase social impact

“Let’s get to work”: Big Issue announces star-studded line-up of new Ambassadors to showcase social impact
Big Issue Invest £3m loan secures future for outstanding SEND College

Big Issue Invest £3m loan secures future for outstanding SEND College
Ultra-prolific graffiti writer 10Foot assembles Banksy, Kneecap, Alan Moore and other leading creatives for radical Big Issue takeover

Ultra-prolific graffiti writer 10Foot assembles Banksy, Kneecap, Alan Moore and other leading creatives for radical Big Issue takeover
Big Issue calls on kids to get creative with Earth Day cover competition judged by Chris Packham
