The Big Issue is urging people to consider becoming one of its vendors amid warnings that increasing numbers of families face falling into poverty this winter. Recent research suggests millions of adults are being forced to take second jobs to pay their bills amid the cost-of-living crisis, the organisation said.
The Big Issue Group is calling on people to consider selling the magazine to help them through the next few months, saying they could earn up to £150 a week as well as receive support from its staff in areas such as sales coaching, health, financial and digital confidence.
The Big Issue Group has supported more than 100,000 people over the last 30 years. Lord John Bird, the founder of Big Issue Group and a crossbench peer, said: “Once again Big Issue Group is ready to step up for those who need us most.