Big Issue vendors earn £3.3 million selling magazine on UK streets
The Big Issue has reported that its vendors earned £3.3 million selling magazines on UK streets last year. Over 3,300 individuals are currently selling the magazine, with many now able to accept digital payments. The organization has supported over 108,000 vendors since its inception in 1991, while also investing in purpose-driven businesses.
- ▪Big Issue vendors collectively earned £3.3 million last year.
- ▪More than 3,300 people sell the Big Issue magazine across the UK.
- ▪The organization has supported over 108,000 vendors since 1991.
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NewsUKHome NewsBig Issue vendors earn £3.3 million selling magazine on UK streetsSince 1991, Big Issue has supported more than 108,000 vendors to earn an income Alan Jones Tuesday 19 May 2026 18:00 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2979634","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/big-issue-magazine-sellers-b2979634.html","title":"Big Issue vendors earn £3.3 million selling magazine on UK streets"}}Related: Prince William sells copies of The Big Issue magazine on streets of LondonYour support helps us to tell the…
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