The Big Issue Cymru

The Big Issue Cymru The Big Issue Company publishes a weekly news and arts magazine which Big Issue sellers (or vendors) buy for £1.50 and sell for £3.00.

The Big Issue Cymru is the Welsh branch of The Big Issue, one of the UK’s leading social businesses, which offers homeless and vulnerably housed people the opportunity to earn a legitimate income Any profits are reinvested to help further our work with vulnerable people

20/09/2024

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Big Issue is working to end poverty in the UK. Award-winning journalism and opportunities to work, earn, learn and thrive. Follow for news, campaigns and impact.

"I would be dead if I didn’t have Big Issue. They’ve helped me so much and they’ve always been there, even when I was wo...
15/09/2024

"I would be dead if I didn’t have Big Issue. They’ve helped me so much and they’ve always been there, even when I was working in Asda for three years, even when I needed help or I needed someone to talk to, I could always rely on Big Issue"

Stuart also works in the Big Issue office on a Monday sending out corporate subscriptions. If your organisation would like to take out a corporate subscription and support the scheme, then please contact [email protected] or visit the page here: https://www.bigissue.com/corporate-sponsors/

Stuart is the first vendor in Wales to trial a new QR code pilot project - technology that helps his customers to get to know him better

Those who lost relatives in the fire say they were not consulted about an inquiry which has delayed police prosecutions
04/09/2024

Those who lost relatives in the fire say they were not consulted about an inquiry which has delayed police prosecutions

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry concluded that residents had been 'badly failed' by the government, construction firms and more.

20/08/2024

In this week's Big Issue, we talk to music legend Nick Cave about music, movies and tragedy – plus much more.

This week's Big Issue magazine calls for positive action to support immigrants, asylum seekers and people from ethnic mi...
15/08/2024

This week's Big Issue magazine calls for positive action to support immigrants, asylum seekers and people from ethnic minority background after the far-right riots which took hold of the UK

This week's Big Issue magazine takes a stand and calls for positive action after the far-right riots which took hold of the UK.

After a wave of far-right riots spread across the UK and asylum seekers, refugees and ethnic minorities were targeted, h...
06/08/2024

After a wave of far-right riots spread across the UK and asylum seekers, refugees and ethnic minorities were targeted, here's how to show your solidarity and make migrants feel welcome in the UK

After a wave of far-right riots spread across the UK and asylum seekers, refugees and ethnic minorities were targeted, here's how to help

In this week's issue, we dive into the rebirth of British seaside resorts, the history of service stations, and the cris...
29/07/2024

In this week's issue, we dive into the rebirth of British seaside resorts, the history of service stations, and the crisis in adoption rates

In this week's issue, we dive into the rebirth of British seaside resorts, the history of service stations, and the crisis in adoption rates.

A good read and a good deed
25/07/2024

A good read and a good deed

This week's Big Issue is out now! 📰

Inside:
🌟 Rob Delaney speaks to us about elections, blockbuster movie sets and saving the NHS
📋 We detail ways to save money this school summer holiday
🚴‍♀️ Olympian Dame Laura Kenny pens a Letter to Her Younger Self

Find out more below. ⬇️
https://bigissue.com/behind-the-scenes/rob-delaney-housing-politics-deadpool/

No prime minister comes into power without a bulging in-tray of stuff that needs sorting, but Keir Starmer’s is overflow...
18/07/2024

No prime minister comes into power without a bulging in-tray of stuff that needs sorting, but Keir Starmer’s is overflowing. The new PM told Big Issue on the campaign trail he’ll “be as bold as Attlee” in avoiding austerity and tackling the “moral stain” of poverty.

Now he must live up to those words.

No prime minister comes into power without a bulging in-tray of stuff that needs sorting, but Keir Starmer’s is overflowing.

It’s one year since Prince William launched his five-year-long mission to end homelessness around the UK and the future ...
11/07/2024

It’s one year since Prince William launched his five-year-long mission to end homelessness around the UK and the future king is pressing ahead with turning plans into reality.

It's one year since Prince William launched Homewards to end UK homelessness and now the 'foundations are in place for long-term change'.

Activist Kwajo Tweneboa is the nation’s highest profile housing campaigner. He has sound advice for the incoming governm...
09/07/2024

Activist Kwajo Tweneboa is the nation’s highest profile housing campaigner. He has sound advice for the incoming government on how to fix the UK’s housing crisis and why we need more tracksuits in parliament

This week's Big Issue is out now. 📰

🏠 Kwajo Tweneboa's home truths for the new government
🎓 How a years-long university strike threatens working-class students futures
🎬 ...and how horror movies speak to our fears in turbulent times

Find out more.⬇️
https://www.bigissue.com/behind-the-scenes/inside-the-big-issue-kwajo-tweneboas-housing-crisis/

Richard plays the harmonica to entertain his customers and get people's attention 🎶 He said:  "If I can get your attenti...
05/07/2024

Richard plays the harmonica to entertain his customers and get people's attention 🎶
He said: "If I can get your attention by singing a song and getting a little smile on your way to work, then my job’s done. And if you come over and buy a magazine, then that’s a bonus."
You can find Richard selling the magazine Queen Street, Cardiff 📍
Read Richard's full story here 👉 https://bit.ly/3xM4wMw

Address

First Floor, Hastings House, Fitzalan Place
Cardiff
CF240BL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

02920 255670

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