Charity
40 years on, was Live Aid all for nothing? Or can we still be heroes?

40 years on, was Live Aid all for nothing? Or can we still be heroes?
When Bob Geldof launched his plea for a new generosity, he found that millions of ordinary people rallied behind him. It can happen again
Apprentice star Mike Soutar: ‘I want to live in a better country. One in growth, not decline’

Apprentice star Mike Soutar: ‘I want to live in a better country. One in growth, not decline’
For this year’s Celebrity Apprentice Christmas special, the media mogul and Big Issue ambassador steps in as Lord Sugar’s aide
Sara Cox: ‘There’s so much good in the world’

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’
Gordon Brown: ‘This can’t go on – 4.3 million people in poverty is unsustainable’
It’s the season of goodwill – but does anyone actually give back at Christmas?
It’s the season of goodwill – but does anyone actually give back at Christmas?
Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year

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’

Comedian Suzi Ruffell: ‘Laughter is a wonderful thing. It helps us see each other’s humanity’
Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved

Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved
How people’s love for Freddie Mercury helped overcome fear of HIV

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’

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

‘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

We ran a food bank for a decade. This is the important reason why we stopped
There’s much we can learn from Ukraine in the fight against homelessness

There’s much we can learn from Ukraine in the fight against homelessness
Big Issue vendor to donate magazine earnings to ‘give back’ to forces charities for Remembrance Day

Big Issue vendor to donate magazine earnings to ‘give back’ to forces charities for Remembrance Day
The stereotype is that homelessness comes from bad choices – but it could happen to anyone

The stereotype is that homelessness comes from bad choices – but it could happen to anyone
This charity uses McDonald’s to fight 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

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

Meet the primary school children with big ideas to end homelessness in the UK
This charity converts shipping containers into homes for homeless people

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’

Superstar DJ James Hype is turning house music into homes: ‘Let’s see what we can do’
Charities are a lifeline for people who struggle to access NHS services – but they’re under threat

Charities are a lifeline for people who struggle to access NHS services – but they’re under threat
I work on the frontline of food poverty. This is what hunger in Britain really looks like

I work on the frontline of food poverty. This is what hunger in Britain really looks like
Sam Thompson on his mammoth 260-mile challenge for Soccer Aid: ‘I’ve got to do something’

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

