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Isabella McRae
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Senior Reporter, The Big Issue
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By Isabella McRae Verified| The Big Issue Verified Social Justice One mother of a disabled child described how the process to get support from the social care system 'consumed all of my spare time' Parents of disabled children are at “breaking point” as one in three have been unable to access the support they need from social care services, a new report has revealed
By Isabella McRae Verified| The Big Issue Verified Housing New Horizon Youth Centre provides a 'vital' service to young people facing homelessness in the capital, including emergency accommodation, advocacy and advice London’s only day centre for young people facing homelessness has had to close its services for new clients as a result of “impossibly high numbers” needing help
By Isabella McRae Verified| The Big Issue Verified Housing A new Medact report has found residents are facing worsening health as a result of poor housing on the Nags Head estate, more than a year after the Big Issue covered tenants' situations Tenants on a housing estate in East London face “unliveable” conditions which is having an “alarming” impact on their health. On the Nags Head estate in Tower Hamlets, 95% of residents had visible mould in their homes, according to a new report by charity Medact
Company Info
The Big Issue
The Big Issue is a social enterprise and magazine publisher founded in 1991 to combat homelessness and poverty in the UK. It operates with a dual mission: to deliver quality journalism and to empower individuals experiencing homelessness through income-generating opportunities. The organization combines a for-profit magazine publisher with charitable support services, including The Big Issue Foundation, established in 1995. The Big Issue publishes a weekly magazine that features investigative journalism, cultural commentary, and interviews with notable figures. It also runs a vendor program, allowing homeless individuals to purchase magazines at a reduced rate and sell them for profit, providing a dignified source of income. Additionally, the organization offers support services such as financial advice, housing assistance, and health resources to its vendors. With over 220 million copies sold since its inception, The Big Issue has adapted to challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic by enhancing digital sales and vendor relief efforts, maintaining its commitment to social impact and community support.
London, England, United Kingdom
+44 20 7526 3445
Founded: 1991