Changemakers

Labour’s youth strategy is very promising – but it must be consistent and well-funded
Laura Brewis

Labour’s youth strategy is very promising – but it must be consistent and well-funded

‘Youth centres were never a magic solution to deep structural challenges, but they were a lifeline,’ writes Laura Brewis, executive director of We Make Culture in Sunderland

How did Rachel Reeves do in her first autumn budget? We ask people on the frontlines, one year on
autumn budget

How did Rachel Reeves do in her first autumn budget? We ask people on the frontlines, one year on

Ahead of the 2025 budget, those working to help people across the UK tell us if Rachel Reeves’ first budget made a positive impact

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2026: Nominate a group or person making the world a better place
Changemakers

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2026: Nominate a group or person making the world a better place

Nominations are now open for you to celebrate the people and organisations making a positive difference to communities across the UK. Do you have a local hero? Is there an innovative organisation you know that provides vital support? Tell us about them!

Electric van to help charity deliver 50,000 meals to homeless people
Homelessness

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
Five years since the pandemic

‘You don’t have to be a celebrity to make an impact’: Big Issue’s Covid heroes, five years on

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Letters: Starmer and co aren’t changemakers – they’re change-talkers 
Letters

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

Letters: We’re all ‘economically active’ whether working or not – even my dog contributes to GDP

‘This is definitely a pinch-me moment’: Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025 react to being honoured
Changemakers

‘This is definitely a pinch-me moment’: Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025 react to being honoured

Actor Rose Williams joins Big Issue as new Ambassador
Press Release

Actor Rose Williams joins Big Issue as new Ambassador

Big Issue names its Top 100 Changemakers doing good for society in 2025
Press Release

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

Inside the Big Issue: Top 100 Changemakers of 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Refugees, migrants and asylum seekers
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Refugees, migrants and asylum seekers

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Communities and equality
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Communities and equality

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Culture and sport
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Culture and sport

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Politics and activism
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Politics and activism

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Environment and climate
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Environment and climate

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Health and disability
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Health and disability

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Housing and homelessness
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Housing and homelessness

Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2025
Changemakers 2025

Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2025

Community leaders come together to prove city is a place of love, unity and welcomes asylum seekers
Zain Hafeez

Community leaders come together to prove city is a place of love, unity and welcomes asylum seekers

I arrived in the UK on a small boat. Now, I’m fighting to make life better for others like me
Changemakers

I arrived in the UK on a small boat. Now, I’m fighting to make life better for others like me

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Social media helped the far-right mobilise quickly – but it can also bring the rest of us together
UK riots

Social media helped the far-right mobilise quickly – but it can also bring the rest of us together

We’ve had to pause our life-saving work helping new mums – we simply can’t afford to keep going
Maggie Gordon-Walker

We’ve had to pause our life-saving work helping new mums – we simply can’t afford to keep going

Inside the Big Issue: These 100 Changemakers will make a difference in 2024
Inside the Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: These 100 Changemakers will make a difference in 2024

The Big Issue Changemakers of 2024: Education, mentorship and business
Changemakers 2024

The Big Issue Changemakers of 2024: Education, mentorship and business