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SUPPORTING THE MAKERS

Our suppliers create opportunities for disadvantaged people

PROTECTING THE PLANET

Our products are sourced with sustainability in mind

A HAND UP, NOT HAND OUT

We’re striving to dismantle poverty through social trading

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Issue 1711 - Spring Kids Cover Competition

Spring is here and our Kids Cover Competition inspired hundreds of young readers to send in their brilliant art, all created for this year’s theme of ‘Peace’.

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COLLECTOR's print by Opake and Slawn

Opake and Slawn have collaborated to create this exclusive print, which brings together their distinct signature styles for the first time and is sure to be a highly collectable item

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The Great Interviews - A Big Issue Publication

Dive into a collection of our biggest and best interviews in one place for the first time. David Bowie to Jarvis Cocker on mortality. George Michael on his sexuality and fame.

Our trade is changing lives

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You simply pay for the weight of the products delivered. We don’t offer free shipping to ensure all the profits go to those who deserve it.

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If you’re not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product and get a full refund or exchange for another, be it similar or alternative.

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What we do

We check credentials of each social enterprise to fully understand their value to people and planet
You purchase unique products from one of our enterprises or directly from the Big Issue.
You and your gift recipient feel good knowing that over 70% of the value goes directly to those who need it most
Together, we dismantle poverty