I came across a trust fundraising volunteer post at The Big Issue Foundation (TBIF) by fluke, when I was looking for summer jobs. I did…
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Sarah’s Blog
I arrived at 7pm, not knowing anyone else, excited and a little nervous. Fortunately I met Laura before going in – she had come from…
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Rebecca’s Blog
SKYDIVE CHALLENGE PART 2 We arrived at the airfield at 8.45 feeling excited with a tinge of nerves. Mum – here to spectate, Lucy (my…
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Dean’s story
The Big Issue Foundation helped me get my CBT (compulsory basic training) to become a cycle courier. I know from experience how much they support…
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Kathryn’s Story
I work as a fundraiser for The Big Issue Foundation and took part in the London to Paris ride last year as the charity’s rep. …
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Tom’s story
On Sunday 15th March I ran my first ever half marathon, as part of my preparations for the London Marathon – it was thoroughly tiring,…
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Dom & Jamie’s Ride London Blog
Dom’s post Ride London Blog Taking on the Ride London challenge for the Big Issue Foundation was an overall fantastic experience! It was tricky to…
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Leila’s blog
Hi everyone, I’m Leila, and I will be the tall ginger Scottish girl running with you in a red and black vest next Sunday. I…
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Will’s Story
I spent five or so weeks working part-time at the Big Issue Foundation and I loved every minute of it. Having worked in a few…
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Peter’s Ironman Challenge
I work in Birmingham city centre and almost every day I see people desperate for help, shelter and support and I would like to do…