Brett C
“The Big Issue has been a real lifeline for me, it has made my life worth something. It has given me a reason to keep going and I feel that I am now giving something back.”
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Savey
“The Big Issue was life-changing for me. The money I earn goes towards my tuition for further studies and paying the bills. I’ve been selling since December 2020, and I love my job.”
Read MorePasquale
“I started selling The Big Issue during the pandemic. [It’s] really helping me. I now find myself with a bit of extra money. And it’s helped with my anxiety and my depression. I meet people who are very nice. And one of the best things is that you get to read a story you might not normally read. Some stories really impress me.”
Read MoreDavid
Selling the magazine gets me out of the house, it offers me independence and freedom. The best thing about it is that I get to meet all sorts of people. People always stop and have a chat.
Read MoreKelly
“When I’m selling The Big Issue, I can always get one real good meal, and I can always get books at a second-hand bookshop.”
Read MoreKim
I like the flexibility of selling The Big Issue. I’ve met a few good people selling the mag. People are more inclined to talk to you that way.
Read MoreLynn
“I’ve been painting since my last breakdown, which was in 2012. I used it as a form of therapy – I pretty much painted myself better.”
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“I have cerebral palsy. I can walk but not very well. And I’m blind at night and have to wear glasses. I communicate with people using my iPad – I type what I want to say.”
Read MoreNaomi
“I’m going to keep selling The Big Issue for as long as I can. It gets me out there and interacting with other people – it’s the best thing I ever did.”
Read MoreElizabeth
“Selling The Big Issue has given me something to do. I especially look forward to the pocket money. I treat myself to a nice dinner nearly every week.”
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