Charity

Sara Cox: ‘There’s so much good in the world’
Radio

Sara Cox: ‘There’s so much good in the world’

The DJ has had a very big year, topped off by raising a staggering £11.5 million for Children in Need by running five marathons in five days

Gordon Brown: ‘This can’t go on – 4.3 million people in poverty is unsustainable’
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Gordon Brown: ‘This can’t go on – 4.3 million people in poverty is unsustainable’

Former PM Gordon Brown and actor Arabella Weir talk multibanks and community

It’s the season of goodwill – but does anyone actually give back at Christmas?
Your views

It’s the season of goodwill – but does anyone actually give back at Christmas?

How much do people really give back during advent? Big Issue took to the streets to find out

Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year
Christmas

Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year

Comedian Suzi Ruffell: ‘Laughter is a wonderful thing. It helps us see each other’s humanity’
Christmas

Comedian Suzi Ruffell: ‘Laughter is a wonderful thing. It helps us see each other’s humanity’

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Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved
Christmas

Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved

How to volunteer at a food bank
Food banks

How to volunteer at a food bank

How people’s love for Freddie Mercury helped overcome fear of HIV
Sir Nick Partridge

How people’s love for Freddie Mercury helped overcome fear of HIV

23,500 young people face homelessness this winter: ‘Now is the worst time to be homeless’
Homelessness

23,500 young people face homelessness this winter: ‘Now is the worst time to be homeless’

‘I would go to school shivering’: 300,000 children in the UK may go without a coat this winter
Child poverty

‘I would go to school shivering’: 300,000 children in the UK may go without a coat this winter

We ran a food bank for a decade. This is the important reason why we stopped
Food

We ran a food bank for a decade. This is the important reason why we stopped

Philanthropist and banker John Studzinski: ‘I have never forgotten what Mother Teresa told me…’
Philanthropy

Philanthropist and banker John Studzinski: ‘I have never forgotten what Mother Teresa told me…’

There’s much we can learn from Ukraine in the fight against homelessness
Nick Hardwick

There’s much we can learn from Ukraine in the fight against homelessness

The stereotype is that homelessness comes from bad choices – but it could happen to anyone
Gabrielle Pickard Whitehead

The stereotype is that homelessness comes from bad choices – but it could happen to anyone

This charity uses McDonald’s to fight hidden homelessness
Hidden homelessness

This charity uses McDonald’s to fight hidden homelessness

GambleAware is closing down. Here’s why we decided to put our charity out of action
Anna Hargrave

GambleAware is closing down. Here’s why we decided to put our charity out of action

Meet the primary school children with big ideas to end homelessness in the UK
Homelessness

Meet the primary school children with big ideas to end homelessness in the UK

This charity converts shipping containers into homes for homeless people
Homelessness

This charity converts shipping containers into homes for homeless people

Superstar DJ James Hype is turning house music into homes: ‘Let’s see what we can do’
Music

Superstar DJ James Hype is turning house music into homes: ‘Let’s see what we can do’

Gladiators star Zack George: ‘We want my son’s short time on this Earth to have a positive effect’
Charity

Gladiators star Zack George: ‘We want my son’s short time on this Earth to have a positive effect’

Charities are a lifeline for people who struggle to access NHS services – but they’re under threat
Lisa Weaks

Charities are a lifeline for people who struggle to access NHS services – but they’re under threat

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Sam Thompson on his mammoth 260-mile challenge for Soccer Aid: ‘I’ve got to do something’
Charity

Sam Thompson on his mammoth 260-mile challenge for Soccer Aid: ‘I’ve got to do something’

Meet the seven-year-old boy climbing mountains to raise money to help homeless people
Homelessness

Meet the seven-year-old boy climbing mountains to raise money to help homeless people

We’re the first people modern slavery victims speak to when getting help. Their stories are shocking
Modern slavery

We’re the first people modern slavery victims speak to when getting help. Their stories are shocking

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