The Big Issue Foundation

The Big Issue Foundation is a registered charity in England working with vendors of The Big Issue, a street newspaper. The foundation provides vendors with information, advice, guidance and support.

The foundation was created in November 1991 by John Bird with the aim of addressing the underlying issues which cause homelessness and by supporting Big Issue vendors.

The foundation has four main project areas under which its services fall: helping vendors establish secure housing, providing access to health advice and healthcare, managing vendors' money and The Big Issue sales, and improving homeless individuals' self-esteem.

The foundation offers several services, including:

The Big Issue Foundation is funded by donations made by Charitable Trusts, individuals and people participating in fundraising events.

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