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Big Issue Group reports extraordinary 58% growth in reach, as more people seek to engage with the organisation, during cost of living crisis

Stuart Mitchell

The Big Issue Group (BIG), the leading social enterprise and B-Corp, has released its 2022 Group Impact Report. The report shows that its products and services have reached 7.4 million people. A 58% increase YOY, as BIG reaches more people that are impacted by the cost of living crisis and those who want to support the people most affected by this crisis. The report also showed that the number of vendors selling the magazine increased by 10% YOY, while collective earnings for vendors rose by 38% to £3.76m. There has…

Cadent and YMCA: ‘Safe and Well Communities’ Project

Stuart Mitchell

A new two-year partnership between YMCA and Cadent has recently started which will provide much-needed support to vulnerable communities across England that are at risk of fuel poverty, loneliness and isolation and protect against exposure to carbon monoxide. As the cost of living crisis continues to take its toll, this partnership will help provide greater support to those who need it most. YMCA’s research into the true cost of living for those in supported housing showed that the health, wellbeing and future prospects of young people were at risk. Cadent…

Tesco announces £5m grant programme to boost school funds for extra food and healthy activities

Stuart Mitchell

Thousands of school children across the UK will benefit from a new grant programme launching this summer which will provide £5 million in grants to help give them a healthier, more active, stronger start in life. In the first year 5,300 schools will be able to apply for support funding to get pupils the nutritious food they need throughout the school day and resources to keep them physically active with new sports and play equipment or outdoor activities. The scheme, supported by UK community charity Groundwork, will replace the current…

Co-op to tackle biggest challenges for young people as it partners with Barnardo’s

Stuart Mitchell

At a time when over a third (37%) of young people feel that the odds are stacked against them (1), Co-op has announced a new charity partnership to bring communities together to support young people. Co-op will be working with Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children’s charity, to support 750,000 young people aged 10-25 years old to help improve their mental wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem, as well as helping young people and their families to meet basic needs, including access to food, at a time when the lasting effects of the…

One in three parents worried about losing their home as cost-of-living crisis continues to bite

Stuart Mitchell

Nearly one in three parents (30%) are worried about being made homeless, and almost half (49%) worry about keeping their home warm for their children, according to new research published by children’s charity Barnardo’s which reveals the latest impacts for families that are struggling financially. More than one in seven (16%) parents say their children have had to share a bed with them, their partner or a sibling during the winter months, because they cannot afford another bed. Worryingly, one in 14 parents (7%) say they are still having to…