Charity
Laura Mvula: ‘I don’t know if I’d be a singer without my family’
Laura Mvula: ‘I don’t know if I’d be a singer without my family’
Laura Mvula recently released a charity single with John Lewis, with proceeds going towards care-experienced people unlocking their potential. She speaks to the Big Issue about her journey into the arts, and the importance of a support network
We’ve given 50,000 haircuts to homeless people – here’s how a simple trim can change everything
We’ve given 50,000 haircuts to homeless people – here’s how a simple trim can change everything
Haircuts 4 Homeless has offered people experiencing homelessness more than 50,000 free haircuts in the last decade – but the charity is needed now more than ever
Big Shaq comedian Michael Dapaah: ‘Young people are the future – I want to help them to thrive’
Big Shaq comedian Michael Dapaah: ‘Young people are the future – I want to help them to thrive’
Actor and rapper Michael Dapaah – also known as Big Shaq – launches a lifechanging fund for creative young people in partnership with Wings of Hope
‘People have more to give’: This life-changing charity helps homeless people to build their own homes
‘People have more to give’: This life-changing charity helps homeless people to build their own homes
Countdown star Susie Dent: Why ‘willanthropy’ is my new favourite word
Countdown star Susie Dent: Why ‘willanthropy’ is my new favourite word
Bloomsbury Football: How a grassroots charity is using the power of football to build hope
Bloomsbury Football: How a grassroots charity is using the power of football to build hope
This man let 12 strangers give £100,000 of his money away. Governments should follow suit
This man let 12 strangers give £100,000 of his money away. Governments should follow suit
A night of karaoke and the life-affirming joy of belting out a tune
A night of karaoke and the life-affirming joy of belting out a tune
‘They gave me hope’: As ‘appliance poverty’ bites, this charity is helping people ‘out of the hole’
‘They gave me hope’: As ‘appliance poverty’ bites, this charity is helping people ‘out of the hole’
New Year Honours list: Emilia Clarke and her mum made MBEs for setting up brain injury charity
New Year Honours list: Emilia Clarke and her mum made MBEs for setting up brain injury charity
Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year
Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year
Comforting the ill and guiding the blind: These amazing service dogs all have very important jobs
Comforting the ill and guiding the blind: These amazing service dogs all have very important jobs
Behind the till with Olivia Colman at Choose Love’s refugee awareness pop-up shop
Behind the till with Olivia Colman at Choose Love’s refugee awareness pop-up shop
‘This is a city of homeless people’: Finding hope in the horror with hidden heroes of Ukraine
‘This is a city of homeless people’: Finding hope in the horror with hidden heroes of Ukraine
Homeless charity transforms Ford Transit van to help rough sleepers with food, hygiene and shelter
Homeless charity transforms Ford Transit van to help rough sleepers with food, hygiene and shelter
How youth centres can help thousands of young people unlock their potential and shine
How youth centres can help thousands of young people unlock their potential and shine
These charities collect furniture for free to help those in need
These charities collect furniture for free to help those in need
The mental health effects of the cost of living crisis should spur government action
The mental health effects of the cost of living crisis should spur government action
Best charity shops: Where to find the best charities with shops
Best charity shops: Where to find the best charities with shops
George Michael’s incredible generosity went far beyond Band Aid
George Michael’s incredible generosity went far beyond Band Aid
How the Scottish government is hoping to end the need for food banks
How the Scottish government is hoping to end the need for food banks
Experts explain how to fit volunteering around work, childcare, and the general chaos of modern life
Experts explain how to fit volunteering around work, childcare, and the general chaos of modern life
The UK’s top mental health charities: How they help and how to support them
The UK’s top mental health charities: How they help and how to support them
Charles and charity: How the ‘activist Prince’ might become the charity King
Charles and charity: How the ‘activist Prince’ might become the charity King
All the amazing things Sadio Mané has done for charity
