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    The Big Issue

    The Big Issue

    Updated November 2024.

    About The Big Issue

    Company Overview
    Big Issue Group is a growing social enterprise and B-corp. We exist as a social business to create impact and make a profit, always re-investing this profit back into extending our mission, to help millions of people in the UK affected by poverty to earn, learn and thrive. The Group brings together our media, investment, service and campaigning initiatives under a shared mission to create innovative solutions through enterprise, unlocking social and economic opportunity for millions of people in the UK living in poverty. By 2027, we're aiming to have 11 million people yearly engage with our products and services.
    Company Size 140 UK-based Employees
    (Medium)
    INDUSTRY Other
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    The Big Issue Head Office

    London, United Kingdom

    Employee Demographics

    Tenure
    • <2 years - 33%
    • 2-5 years - 32%
    • 6-10 years - 20%
    • 11-15 years - 6%
    • 16-20 years - 6%
    • Over 20 years - 3%

    Company Culture at The Big Issue

    The employee experience below at The Big Issue, compared to a typical company.

    65% of employees at The Big Issue say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
    The Big Issue
    65%
    Typical Company
    54%
    *Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

    94%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

    91%

    I am able to take time off from work when I think it's necessary.

    89%

    I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.

    89%

    People care about each other here.

    89%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

    Working at The Big Issue

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    Big Issue Group
    Big Issue Train Station
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