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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Stephen Robertson’s London to Paris Ride
I committed to participate in and raise money via this year’s London to Paris bike ride late last year. It is the only major event…
Steve Round’s London Marathon
As I looked down at the road I noticed that the person next to me was in bare feet. I moved my gaze to his…
Heidi Stewart’s Big Night Walk
Heidi Stewart became a trustee of the Big Issue Foundation in 2011. Heidi is a Business Development Director for a global outsourcing business, here is…
Harry McAdoo’s Paris Marathon 2012
Harry McAdoo became a trustee of the Big Issue Foundation in 2012 having been a big admirer (and avid reader) of the Big Issue for…