Changemakers
Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what’s going on at home’

Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what’s going on at home’
Kingston Carers Network was named a Big Issue Changemaker after being nominated by Lib Dem leader Ed Davey. Here’s how the group gives carers a priceless outlet
Letters: The bill to fix the Houses of Parliament is too high. Let’s use a disused office block instead

Letters: The bill to fix the Houses of Parliament is too high. Let’s use a disused office block instead
Readers have their say on the Westminster repair bill, Reform’s unfounded claims and the state of UK welfare
Why Wates are the perfect partners for the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2026

Why Wates are the perfect partners for the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2026
We’ve teamed up with Wates Group to bring you our Changemakers of 2026. And to make a shared commitment to unlock new routes into work for those furthest from opportunity
Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2026: Housing and homelessness
Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2026: Housing and homelessness
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Communities and equality
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Communities and equality
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Refugees, migrants and asylum seekers

Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Refugees, migrants and asylum seekers
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Learning and employment

Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Learning and employment
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Culture and sport

Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Culture and sport
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Health and disability

Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Health and disability
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Media and campaigns

Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Media and campaigns
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Environment and climate

Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Environment and climate
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Food and nutrition

Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Food and nutrition
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Politics and Activism

Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Politics and Activism
Labour’s youth strategy is very promising – but it must be consistent and well-funded

Labour’s youth strategy is very promising – but it must be consistent and well-funded
How did Rachel Reeves do in her first autumn budget? We ask people on the frontlines, one year on

How did Rachel Reeves do in her first autumn budget? We ask people on the frontlines, one year on
Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2026: Nominate a group or person making the world a better place

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2026: Nominate a group or person making the world a better place
Electric van to help charity deliver 50,000 meals to homeless people

Electric van to help charity deliver 50,000 meals to homeless people
‘You don’t have to be a celebrity to make an impact’: Big Issue’s Covid heroes, five years on

‘You don’t have to be a celebrity to make an impact’: Big Issue’s Covid heroes, five years on
Letters: Starmer and co aren’t changemakers – they’re change-talkers 

Letters: Starmer and co aren’t changemakers – they’re change-talkers
Letters: We’re all ‘economically active’ whether working or not – even my dog contributes to GDP

Letters: We’re all ‘economically active’ whether working or not – even my dog contributes to GDP
Actor Rose Williams joins Big Issue as new Ambassador

Actor Rose Williams joins Big Issue as new Ambassador
Big Issue names its Top 100 Changemakers doing good for society in 2025

Big Issue names its Top 100 Changemakers doing good for society in 2025
Inside the Big Issue: Top 100 Changemakers of 2025

Inside the Big Issue: Top 100 Changemakers of 2025
Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Refugees, migrants and asylum seekers

