“In London, a lot of people become homeless, and some of them are like me and have had good jobs. It’s a tough place. I was shocked by how quickly it happened."
📍 Hamish Scott sells Big Issue in Abergavenny
"The Big Issue money helped a lot, I got a flat and stuff."
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Entrepreneurship has always been at the heart of what we do, and it continues to shape our future.
With the launch of the Transformation Fund, we’re building what comes next. As a new generation faces rising poverty, our focus is clear: creating opportunities for everyone.
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"You provide the dignity of a hand-up"
At Big Issue's 35th Anniversary Dinner, @AngelaRayner shares why she supports the Big Issue, and why second chances matter.
🚨 67% of people in the UK believe today’s children will be worse off than their parents, according to exclusive new Big Issue YouGov polling.
Our 2025 Group Impact Report shows how creating real world opportunities can help break the cycle of poverty.
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"Welsh people tend to be very kind, that’s what I’ve always found. There’s beautiful countryside for walks; people always stop for a chat. And I’m very grateful to the people who buy a magazine." You can find Hamish on his pitch outside the Vision Express or Boots, Abergavenny
New edition- We asked the visual artist and cover creator David Shrigley some questions about art. His answers were pithy. We also explore the variety of ways people are using creativity to boost their health and wellbeing. Hitting the streets now!
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'When my mates were playing football, I had to queue for my free meal. It was embarrassing'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan told Big Issue how free school meals shaped his life https://t.co/rv5jlHVADX