Big Issue North COVID-19 Vendor Hardship Fund HARDSHIP

Anonymous

Donation made for copy of BI North signed by cover star Erin Shanagher.

Matthew

I feel good having to share my money with people who need it more than me. I hope everyone has a warm hearting christmas from more kind people.

Thomas

To support the amazing big issue vendors. Especially after hearing about the challenges that come with the temperature increase and people being less likely to buy from vendors than in the winter.

Anonymous

To support those who set a blazing example through honest living.

Anonymous

I support my local big issue seller. Reading the magazine I was encouraged to donate as it’s not a lot to ask for so many amazing people.

Anonymous

I read about it in Big Issue North

David

To support those souls in greater need than myself. To give selflessly is to receive abundant joy. Thank you

Anonymous

There's an article in Big Issue in the North 1-11 April about Graham, a vendor at Marks and Spencer, Ashton-under-Lyne. Graham says that he is close to losing his house as he's behind with his rent. This donation is to help Graham with his rent problems. If Graham's problem has been reolved, please use this donation to assist someone else who is in rent arrears.

Anonymous

I am a pensioner with a final salary pension - therefor much better off than many people.

Anonymous

I'm fortunate enough to have kept working throughout the pandemic, so wanted to help those who are unable to work by selling the Big Issue.

Anonymous

Because it is such am important organisation that I have supported for 30 years by buying from vendors since I was young

Anonymous

Keep up the good work help the Big Issue sellers who will have been hit hardest by the pandemic.

Anonymous

I want to support those trying to make a difference to those in need.

Andrew

Please keep up the good work!

Anonymous

Glad to be able to offer help to the hardest hit.

Anonymous

The Hardship Fund is vital while the pandemic lasts.

Dilys

I/ve seen so many more people begging on the streets lately - and it must be tough onthe Big Issue sellers to lose their previous income.

Anonymous

The Big Issue has given me so much over the years; I'm giving back.

Tony Shelton

Glad to help the hardest hit

Anonymous

Life is difficult for lots of people during lockdown but it must be very tough for the Big Issue vendors. Don’t lose hope things will get better.

Julie

We need to support each other in the tough times

Sue & Dave Stark

We fully support Big Issue North and like to buy from and chat to our vendors in Kendal. We are very concerned about the hardship being experienced by vendors during the Covid lockdowns and wish to show our continuing support. We send our very best wishes to all vendors and hope to see them back on the streets very soon.

Anne and Andrew Butler

This donation is on behalf of my wonderful grandparents, Anne and Andrew Butler, to celebrate Andrew's birthday and Mother's Day. If they were here, they would have made it themselves. Thank you to everyone at Big Issue North for your incredible work x

Anne and Andrew Butler

This donation is on behalf of my wonderful grandparent's, Anne and Andrew Butler, to celebrate Andrew's birthday and Mother's Day. If they were here, they would have made it themselves. Thank you to everyone at Big Issue North for your incredible work x

Fionah

Inspired by what people are doing to help and support (like Bronte) and equally moved by what my daughter, Leonie Rowland, does to contribute. Thank you for the sensational book launch last night of in Bed with Melon Bread - beautifully orchestrated between Bronte and Leonie.

Anonymous

Fundraising event

Amber McKenna

Thank you, Leonie and Bronte! I loved that reading of 'In Bed With Melon Bread'.

Mark

Grassroots support on the street is vital TODAY!

Mark

To help

Anonymous

Prompted by Leonie Rowland launch

Anonymous

Love to all vendors. Looking forward to seeing you again in Durham and Newcastle.

Anonymous

Best wishes, and hoping for better times

Anonymous

Together, we can get *through* this tough time!

Anonymous

Annual donation to support vendors during this particularly difficult period

Ruth

I want to support my local vendor in Chorley, Lancs please. Send him my best if you will. Thank you

Anonymous

Good luck to all the vendors and come back soon!

Anonymous

Missing buying my regular copy of the Big Issue, want to help support all vendors at this difficult time

Anonymous

I hope that all the vendors can get back to selling the magazine very soon

Anonymous

Because I feel very privileged having a home and no longer pass the vendors on the streets where I would buy a copy from time to time.

Anonymous

It is good to be able to support vendors when they are unable to sell.

Anonymous

The vendors deserve some support

Anonymous

The vendors deserve some support

Dave and Sue Stark

We fully support Big Issue North and like to buy from and chat to our vendors in Kendal. We are very concerned about the hardship being experienced by vendors during the Covid lockdowns and wish to show our continuing support. We send our very best wishes to all vendors and hope to see them back on the streets very soon.

Anonymous

Because I'm lucky to have a job and home

Anonymous

Because these are hard times especially for people without homes.

Peter

Big Issue performs a valuable service for the vulnerable. Access to good, safe and affordable housing is a basic right.

Anonymous

Great work!

Anonymous

Best wishes to all Big Issue vendors.

Anonymous

To contribute towards those suffering in these troubling insecure times

Anonymous

You are doing excellent work!

Anonymous

Thinking of all of the vendors who have lost their livelihoods through lockdown & paid forward my usual Big Issue purchase. I will spread the word too!

Anonymous

Because I support our local vendor and wanted to help in the current circumstances

Anonymous

Because they need the money

Ruth

Well done to all the vendors and supporters - great cause!

Anonymous

I have supported Big Issue vendors for years, and realise how much more difficult things must be at present. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Anonymous

To help the homeless

Anonymous

I support Big Issue North, by buying from my regular vendor, and donating.

Jim

Made in memory of Cornerstone's Sister Pauline - RIP

Catherine

To supper vulnerable people

Anonymous

To support vendors through this lockdown.

David Pipe

Very difficult times for lots of people.

Anonymous

I am thankful for a warm and safe home and really hope you can access the love and care you need. God bless x

Anonymous

I am thankful for a warm and safe home and really hope you can access the love and care you need. God bless x

Wilson

Prayers for all those vendors facing this trying situation. Hope that they know some one cares. God’s peace with your organisation and the people it supports!

Anonymous

We usually support the chap outside M&S Manchester. Because of "lockdown" we've been unable to visit

pamela

To help less fortunate folk, fallen on hard times.

Margaret

To help anyone that needs it, wish I could help more

Anonymous

Stay safe and hang in there.

Anonymous

Because vendors can't currently work and need the public's support

Siobhan

Because the sellers are losing out on an income due to lockdown.

Anonymous

I want to support Big Issue vendors during the lockdown.

Richard Frank Lowe

I hope this will be of help to vendors who once again have lost their opportunity to sell the Big Issue

Anonymous

Holding you all, vendors, dogs and staff, in the Light. And hoping for a better new year for us all.

Bernard

It’s such a Big Issue

Anonymous

I feel for people who sell the magazine but who can't do so during lockdown. I am lucky to have a stable home and family and want to help those who do not.

Anonymous

Because there is such an unacknowledged disparity in our country's wealth that every small effort to help even it up is a start.

Anonymous

Don’t have much spare cash but have a roof over my head so want to help

Anonymous

No one should be homeless

Anonymous

Wishing all the Vendors enough warmth, food, comfort and above all, hope in 2021

Anonymous

It’s necessary.

Anonymous

I usually buy a Big Issue and want to support the sellers

Anonymous

I'm doing it in solidarity with our Big Issue seller outside Tesco's in Sale.

Anonymous

Recently visited the city centre and saw homeless people in doorways and how empty the streets were of people and realised they have no way to make income , just wanted to help a little.

David

Pleased to help a little in these difficult times

Anonymous

I hate homelessness

Lisa

Thank you for all your support in helping people like Justin and Bumper have a better life and hopefully find a way off the streets in 2021 xx

Peter

Merry Xmas to all, especially the vendors who sell a good magazine.

Alison

Sending love and support to Big Issue sellers.

Frank

I miss buying the mag on a Saturday and the cheerful chat about the (only sometimes cheerful) weather in Ormskirk!

Bernard

Very best wishes to all vendors (esp Nadia at Greenmount) and staff!

Anonymous

I am sure you have been doing a great job despite very trying circumstances and I hope this goes in some small way to help.

Joyce

I usually buy The Big Issue North each week

John Tacon

Happy to help Big Issue sellers in these difficult times. Hope to see them back on our highstreets soon.

Anonymous

Keep u the good work

Ruth

I bought the Big Issue regularly and want to continue to support vendors.

Anonymous

To help vendors live as stressfree lives as possible during the current crisis.

Anonymous

Keep going. This won't last for ever!

Anonymous

I miss buying my Big Issue and hope this will help support you until you can start selling again.

Rachel Potten

We are thinking of you and believe that the current strange and difficult situation will improve.

Michaela

I wish I could donate more. Please let the public know other ways we can support.

Ellen

Good luck to everyone in this difficult time xx

Anonymous

Hopefully I will be able to buy a big issue copy from my local vendor soon but until then!

Jonathan

What you do is a great example

Siobhan

To support the big issue sellers at this difficult time as they are unable to work.

Anonymous

Wishing everyone the very best during these difficult times!

Anonymous

Wishing you well in these difficult times.

Elaine Ferguson

My daughter ran the equivalent of a marathon in October. I promised to sponsor her.

Anonymous

Life's hard enough selling Big Issue these days. And now streets will be so quiet.

Paige

It's more important than ever to pull together and support those who need it most.

Susan

I made a donation for Joe outside Marks and Spencer’s at Prestwich.

Louise Smith

For Joe who works outside M&S in Prestwich. Let’s get through the next 4 weeks together

Kate Napier

It's such a worthwhile campaign.

Christopher

Big Issue North is a lifeline for so many people. We have to make sure it isn’t another unfortunate victim of this crisis.

Rachel

I'm one of the lucky ones during this pandemic working from home full time on full pay, each month I'll be supporting those in growing need however I can (including increasing my DD to Shelter), organisations like BI are needed now more than ever.

David

To help overcome the devastating effects of the pandemic on the lives of the vendors

Anonymous

i don't work in town so i never get the chance to buy

Carolann

Being homeless is devastating, being unable to make money to live is unacceptable and unfortunately homeless people sometimes fall through the gaps. I am currently fortunate enough to be in work and believe strongly that we must support one another where we can.

John

I care about BI sellers and their plight.

Mark Clowes

To support my vendors in Sheffield because I haven't been able to buy an Issue recently

Anonymous

We should support vendors, especially in these very difficult times.

Anonymous

Because an email from the Big Issue in the North Trust reminded me about their vendors hardship caused by the lockdown.

Anonymous

Life is so tough for Big Issue sellers at the best of times, and now must be unspeakably difficult.

Anonymous

IT'S NEEDED BY THOSE THE BIG ISSUE SUPPORTS

Anonymous

There is a vendor in South Shields who I buy the big issue from she is a lovely person always smiling and saying hello this is for her and all her colleagues

Zoe Ming

Our thoughts are with the Big Issue vendors in these difficult days. We hope you all get through this and that 2021 will be a better year for all of us.

Anonymous

To support my friend and his dog outside home bargains in moreton, Wirral

Anonymous

Keep safe and well!

Anonymous

I haven't seen our lovely Big Issue lady in Cardigan town, Wales, since March and I would've bought a magazine. So I donated instead.

Anonymous

To help

Anonymous

Saw the message on Twitter and was moved by the incredibly difficult situation your vendors are in.

Rayna Mayer

Here's for all the magazines I wasn't able to buy during Lockdown. Thank you Big Issue North for looking after your vendors so well.

Anonymous

I want to help people facing difficult situations.

Paul

To support those who are unable to get out to support themselves

Anonymous

The Salt Path has reminded me of the Huge problem of Homelessness in the UK

Anonymous

Because I want to help people less fortunate than myself who are trying their best to support themselves in difficult conditions.

Anonymous

I am donating in memory of my mother and I would like to support all those who have fallen on hard times

Anonymous

Before the start of the virus, I bought the Big Issue from the vendor at the Coop in Bollington and I've missed seeing her and reading the magazine. I did wonder how all the vendors would be coping during this pandemic so it is good to have the opportunity to make a donation

Anonymous

Because I want to support homeless people and think Big Issue is doing a great job

Anonymous

The Big Issue in the North does such important work and I do not wish the efforts of its staff and volunteers, nor those of vendors, to be undone by this crisis. Sending you all my good wishes.

Heather

I believe more needs to be do e to help people who are experiencing homelessness

Anonymous

I haven't bought a Big Issue during Covid

Anonymous

I'm a long standing supporter. This is an extra dollop because of Covid 19

Anonymous

I realise the big issue vendors will not be getting their usual pay for the magazine during this time so wanted to help out.

Anonymous

Because I hate inequality and want to give some of my income to those who have to suffer because of it.

Clayre

I've missed seeing the vendor at Piccadilly station - hope he's ok

Niral

Fabulous work being done by this wonderful charity to support the most vulnerable. Niral facebook group: @beautyforchangebyniral

Anonymous

I miss seeing my vendor & they were struggling financially before all this

Helen

We are stronger together, solidarity to our brothers and sisters.

Anonymous

Keep up the good work

Mancmade LTD

I have pledged to give £1from every mask sold from Mancmade LTD to the Big issue North hardship fund

V Williams

Well done guys - hang on - we’re looking forward to seeing you out there again

Patricia Wilkie

It is important to care and think about others

Jayne

Hope to be able to buy a copy again soon

Anonymous

Thank you & God bless for helping those in need.

Anonymous

All the best for all Big Issue Vendors.

Anonymous

I used to buy the big issue until I left Manchester and I've given one off donations since then. It's obvious that a lot of people don't have what I have, so I give to various organisations and food banks. I can't make everything better, but everyone could make somethings better.

Anonymous

I want to help

Tim King - GENEO Software Ltd

Hope this helps someone stay say and well for a couple of days, from all at GENEO Software Ltd

Anonymous

Because I can - and it's such a worthy cause.

Anonymous

We stick together round here.

Anonymous

Sending love and best wishes to all vendors and hoping to see you on our streets again soon. xx

Mancmade LTD

This is definitely a charity I hope thrives and yes the vendors need support. £1 from every mask

Nick

To support The Big Issue vendors during these difficult times.

Helen Elliott

I am a regular supporter of The Big Issue in the North, but especially concerned at this time for the vendor's well being.

Anonymous

Life has been made even harder by the street vendors and homeless people since the pandemic so I wanted to do something to help support them.

Anonymous

On behalf of John Chapman

Anonymous

I hope this donation will help vendors who are struggling right now.

Anonymous

Covid 19 is having very different impacts medically and economically on people. So far, it has not effected me much at all, so I'm donating this as one of the lucky ones to help some of those who aren't.

Anonymous

Solidarity

Anonymous

Life's already hard for Big Issue sellers without having covid 19 to deal with. Good luck

Naomi

Because I still miss the lovely Andy whose main patch is outside John Lewis in Sheffield and I hope he's ok.

Anonymous

Solidarity, sorry it's not more

Anonymous

Because I normally support each week our vendor - pitch outside Sainsburys, Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral

Anonymous

You are doing a spendid job, thank you!

Anonymous

Looking forward to see you back at your selling pitches very soon!

Melva

Thinking of everyone who is struggling in these difficult times and grateful that the Big Issue North is providing support.

Anonymous

Love to Tim and Daniela, Big Issue sellers in Ilkley. Hoping you are well.

Pat Ripley

Nadia is an amazing person, a lovely woman who despite all her problems never complains and always has a smile.,

Anonymous

We want to support the work that The Big Issue in the North is doing, particularly at this difficult time for vendors.

Paul SMITH

No-one on the streets is bad for those on the streets!

Anonymous

At a time when I'm able to save money through working from home and everywhere where I would spend money being shut, I'm taking the opportunity to donate to various causes I believe in which are being badly affected by the shut down.

Anonymous

Hope all the vendors are ok especially Simon from Harrogate and Ian from Wetherby

Anonymous

I miss chatting to my vendor outside Morrison’s & I hope this fund will support her & others who need it.

John

This is a hard time for us all and I hope my donation helps a bit?

Naomi

Because I miss seeing the lovely Andy at his patch outside John Lewis in Sheffield.

Anonymous

A worthy cause. Got to help each other during these times

oisin askin

great cause, keep it up

Anonymous

to replace my regular weekly purchase of Big Issue from my local vendor and support Big Issue North

Anonymous

To try and support those we would normally buy a magazine from.

Anonymous

I always buy a Big Issue whenever I see a seller and I can’t support them that way now

Anonymous

To support Big Issue North in these difficult times

Mauricette Scheurer (Switzerland)

This donation in memory of my friend Jack, a Big Issue Vendor outside the Manchester University Union building around 2010-11.

Anonymous

I hope you are all keeping well, safe and comfortable. All best wishes, Katharine

Anonymous

I'm a B/I Supporter

Anonymous

Hope this can go towards being a bit of help for someone

Anonymous

Just to make up for your loss of income at the moment.

Susan

I already donate through a monthly standing order, but these are such difficult times

Anonymous

Good luck and good health to all concerned

Anonymous

Thinking of our friend Daniel who sells on Oxford St in Harrogate, we hope he is OK

Anonymous

If we can't help in times like this, then when can we!

Anonymous

Keep up the good work, I often buy the big issue when I'm in town x

Anonymous

I am looking forward to seeing people selling Big Issue out on the streets again, and to meeting my regular vendor.

Anonymous

Keep up the good work in support of the Big Issue sellers

Anonymous

I want to support those who can no l;onger sell on the streets and are experiencing hardship

Anonymous

I want to support those who can no l;onger sell on the streets and are experiencing hardship

Amanda

To help out

Anonymous

Keep safe and hope to see you selling again soon

Anonymous

Viva the Vendors - and the Big Issue North!

Charlie

Many of us are suffering, but homeless must be even worse..

Wilson

Dear Vendors, you’re immensely loved and valued. God’s blessings, protection and presence be with you always!

Anonymous

I regularly support Ion in Keighley and Anita in Haworth. I have been worried about how they, and their families, are doing. Best Wishes, however, to everyone involved in Big Issue North.

Anonymous

I want to help and I prefer that people don't have to beg. I have become friends with my Big Issue vendor.

Neil

For support for Kevin in Beverly and all the venders. Keep smiling we will meet soon

Anonymous

Virtual piano bar gig 14th April

Anonymous

Thanks to Nigel Wears and his Virtual Piano Bar doing great things to support others

Anonymous

Donation from Nigel Wears’s virtual piano bar

Anonymous

This is because Nigel Wears is playing.

Anonymous

Supporting Big Issue because of Nigel Wears live "virtual piano bar".

Anonymous

In support of the vendors during these most difficult of times.

Anonymous

To support the work of your journalists and magazine production crew. Keep up the good work in tougher than ever times x

Anonymous

3 months subscription since we can't buy from vendors

Anonymous

Life is difficult at the best of times for Big Issue sellers never mind now

John Richard

Because I realise how hard it will be for all the BI sellers in Sheffield without any sales.

DAVID

Good wishes to Simon and Rahela, two of the finest people in Harrogate

Anonymous

Just read a book about the difficulties of finding housing which moved me

Anonymous

Unable to buy magazine because of COVID19

Anonymous

I am concerned about the wellbeing of your vendors in this critical time - especially (of course) for Tim, our local vendor.

Anonymous

I have been concerned about the Big issue sellers i usually buy from.

Anonymous

Because I feel sorry for people who haven't a home to stay safe in, and who aren't able to sell Big Issue because there is no-one to sell it to out and about on the streets.

Anonymous

Everyone is having a difficult time, but I think it must be even more difficult for homeless people! I hope that the efforts of Big Issue North will help to make their situation a little easier.

Sarah

To make up for the Big Issues that I cannot buy and vendors cannot sell through no fault of their own. They’re out there in all weathers, only to be defeated by this hideous virus.

Anonymous

My heart goes out to every Big Issue seller - hope this helps a bit! Xx

Christopher

Keep up your marvellous work for the homeless

Anonymous

As a big issue reader this was important to me

Anonymous

During the current pandemic we all have a responsibility to do what we can to support the most vulnerable in our communities and that includes Big Issue vendors.

Catherine

I am concerned about the impact of the lockdown on homeless or vulnerable people, including those selling the Big Issue who now have no source of income for the forseeable future.

David

We have donated today because we miss buying The Big Issue from our local vendors in Kendal and wish to help them during this very difficult time.

Anonymous

Lock down is bad enough when you have a home. What must it be like when you have nowhere to stay safe. Good luck to all vendors and stay well.

Anonymous

Because I haven't been able to buy my weekly Big Issue from Jon in Chorlton Place and would like to support him and other BI vendors during this time of crisis

Anonymous

Because we are unable to support our regular big issue seller at the moment

Anonymous

To help the most vulnerable in society and buy Big issue weekly in Leeds in sociity

Anonymous

At this time we need to look after those who need the help the most

Prudence

Because I want to support the Big Issue vendors at this difficult time

Anonymous

I have missed buying the Big Issue off Colin (Vendor at Corner House/Home). Hope he is holding up ok.

Anonymous

Because the vendors are an inspiration - to them hardship is commonplace, not just 12 weeks of keeping indoors but months and years trying to find a place to call home and yet they carry on with a smile to all around.

Anonymous

I CARE

Anonymous

I'm donating to make up for the magazines I've missed since 'lockdown'.

Bronwen

I love the ethos of the big issue and how sellers have to budget and sell as a business. In these difficult times they need all the support they can get

Anonymous

I buy the magazine from various vendors around Sheffield. I hope they are all keeping well and send best wishes to all vendors.

Hemma

Sending love to all, let's help each other in any way we can in these difficult times.

Kate

Big issue has been a massive source of help and support for those experiencing challenging times. It would be such a massive loss to those experiencing hard times if Big Issue ceases to exist. Hope there is some way it can continue to help people the way it has done.

Anonymous

I usually work volunteer in a homeless shelter. For health reasons, I have to self isolate, so I am sending the train fair I would otherwise have spent.

Joyce

I usually buy the magazine from Daniella in Nantwich. It must be very hard for her and other vendors at this time.

Anonymous

Am a big supporter of the Big Issue vendors. They really are trying to help themselves and now are finding their customers are no longer there and with social distancing, they are in an impossible position. Good luck to you all

Richard

Supported big issue sellers when I could and want to continue to help.

Anthony

I feel for your vendors. It must be so hard at the moment for so many reasons.

Anonymous

I realise sellers can't sell on the streets at the moment.

Anonymous

Stay safe, stay healthy

Anonymous

Best wishes to all the vendors. I hope you come through this difficult time without any further hardship

Anonymous

Because it’s important to support people who can’t work during this time of crisis.

Anonymous

For Nadia who is normally at Todmorden in West Yorkshire.

Anonymous

Hope all your vendors are back selling as soon as possible.

Anonymous

On behalf of my mother in law

Anonymous

The Big Issue vendors do a good job and we need to support them at this difficult time.

Anonymous

I buy the Big Issue sometimes. I volunteer with another charity to help homeless people and I think the Big Issue does an amazing job.

Anonymous

Thinking of everyone in need a safe place to live

Jen

We are all in this together!

Mia

For all of the wonderful vendors I get to chat to on The Moor, on my lunch breaks. To keep this publication going and provide the vendors with some income, to support them until this is over.

Anonymous

I care about my local vendor Colin and all those like him that are trying to make a living honestly from difficult circumstances

Amanda

Saskia posted a great article on Twitter which I shall read later during a quiet moment. So this donation is by way of thanks for her efforts. And I’m a Big Issue fan anyway. Keep up the great work :)

RAYMOND

Since we cannot buy the Big Issue

Lorenza

Lots of love to all the amazing Big Issues vendors.

Anonymous

A longstanding supporter of the fight against homelessness. A fan of the Big Life Company

Anonymous

To support people without any income during Covid.

Gary

Good luck to all vendors, thinking of Shaun in Hull

David

It is always the right time for solidarity between human beings, but now more than ever.

Anonymous

Won't be seeing my vendor for a while, wanted to help. Keep up the good work!

Anonymous

Love, health and safety for all, thanks for the amazing work that you do.

Anonymous

When this all started I was worried about the Big Issues sellers and homeless people. Just want to do my small part to try to help.

Anonymous

I hope at the end of the crisis there will be better help for Big Issues sellers and everyone in need.

Niral

In these unprecedented times, itnis important that all.parts of society are supported. These are some of the most vulnerable people in our society and susceptible to this virus. It is important we come together as a community and support them.

Andrew David

I live and work in Blackburn Town centre - the rough sleeping situation has become markedly worse. I usually assist by buying the Big Issue and buying food for the homeless. The town centre is so quite the appear to have moved somewhere else. So cannot help directly hence my donation

Anonymous

Keen to support all those big issue sellers who have lost their livelihood..especially those in my home town of Macclesfield.

Anonymous

I always buy a big issue when I have a day in Manchester as I love to support you. I always give a bit extra to the seller as well.

Anonymous

Keep going. We will get through this xx

Jessica

Wishing all the best to all Big Issue staff and vendors, especially to Colin (outside former Cornerhouse and HOME). From Jessie :)

Anonymous

I want to support my Big Issue seller, Denisa, and her family, although she cannot come out with her Big Issues.

Anonymous

Because it is a worthy cause

Philip

Always Saddens Me to See So Many Homeless People on the Streets of the Many Cities I Visit Regular.

Anonymous

Best wishes to all the Big Issue North sellers, I look forward to seeing you back on the streets very soon

Anonymous

More needs to be done for homeless people who are trying to better themselves in these tough times.

Ian

I hope I can buy the paper direct again soon from some of your marvellous vendors and hope they keep safe in the meantime

Claire

On support of those who cannot source an income from selling the Big Issue North

Anonymous

Because I can't give to my local B I seller

Anonymous

Because I want to support vulnerable people

Andrew

We want to support all those whose livelihood has been disruptedby the virus

Anonymous

To support homeless people who are unable to sell The Big Issue

Anonymous

We all need to pull together in these difficult times

Anonymous

Making a donation for Big Issue vendors is the least I can do. They have been working so hard and need all the help they can get in the extremely difficult circumstances we are living in at this time.

Anonymous

I realise how hard this is for the homeless and want to help in this small way. I wish you all well and stay healthy

Anonymous

To help those who are suffering accutely because of the current crisis.

Anonymous

I pray that everyone who needs help receives and stays well

Anonymous

To help give support to Big Issue sellers in these diddicult times.

Anonymous

Thinking of all vendors at this difficult time.x

Anonymous

Solidarity

Brian

If we think we have it hard it's as nothing compared with what you have to deal with. Stay as safe and well as you can.

Anonymous

I usually donate to a Big Issue seller each week and really support this scheme

Anonymous

I usually buy a copy of The Big Issue when I see a vendor, but while I can't do that in teh C-19 resetrictions, I wanted to continue to support homeless people trying to get their lives back on track.

Anonymous

Because I am really concerned for all Big Issue Sellers, and I am glad this has been set up to help them at this very difficult time.

Anonymous

To support those who have no home to safely isolate in

Linda

In support of anyone experiencing homelessness, Warren Heppolette is allowing his son to cut his hair for this Charity.

Anonymous

It’s an important cause

Matthew

Support support support each other

Alison

Glad to be able to give a little to those in need at this desperate time.

Nick

We want to support those vendors who will not be able to sell Big Issue on the street

Anonymous

In present circumstances I don't want the homeless to think they are forgotten.

Anonymous

Homeless came into my mind this morning then post from a friend on fb popped up seemed like a prompt

Hadrian

A pal is shaving his hair off for this charity. What a great idea!

David

To help support Manchester’ s Big Issue vendors

Anonymous

I hope the Big Issue sellers will all be kept safe.

Anonymous

For Adrianna and her family to keep going

Anonymous

Because of Warren Heppolette!

Tony

Go for it Warren!

Gina

Thank you Big Issue - all staff, organisers, vendors

Hayley

For brilliant work, and to see Warren get his haircut.

Julie

Excellent cause

Anonymous

Because I am unable to buy the magazine in support

Anonymous

Proud to support Big Issue North. Vital organisation doing amazing work and fantastic magazine.

Michael

Keep doing amazing work

Anonymous

I love buying the Big Issue and I think the work you do is incredible. Its a small way of helping the vendors at this terrible time.

Elizabeth

With the current crisis affecting so many people, I feel that your vendors who are already vulnerable will be especially effected and will be left with less money, food and shelter - therefore I just had to donate.

Anonymous

Because your vendors are already vulnerable and the current crisis will leave so many without money, food and shelter.

Anonymous

Because your vendors are already vulnerable and the current crisis will leave so many without money, food and shelter.

Anonymous

I want to help the street vendors at this critical time

Sean

Simply to help those in greater need.

Anonymous

I have made a donation today because my heart goes out to all the poor vendors suffering hardship. My thoughts and prayers are with them all.

Anonymous

Because our government is doing nothing to support the most vulnerable in our society

Anonymous

Thinking of you all at this very difficult time

Anonymous

We all need to help each other out as best we can.

Anonymous

We need to look out for another, happy to do my bit for the vendors!

Anonymous

Because I care generally about people in worse situations than I am, but particularly I am worried about the young woman who is normally selling The Big Issue in Cardigan in mid Wales.

Anonymous

to help the Big IUssue sellers

Hanna

Please continue doing this important work. Stay safe!

Anonymous

To all the vendors and Big Issue staff - holding you in the Light and hoping for the best for you all. Thank you for the Big Issue in the North - it is an excellent magazine and I want to see it back on the streets as soon as possible.

Anonymous

Out of concern for your vendors, whose lives have now become even more difficult.

Anonymous

I want to protect homeless people.

Tansy

As I suffer small restrictions to my life, I think of others with so much less and in such difficult circumstances. I hope we all come out of this caring for each other more.

Anthony

To support an organisation standing up for people who are often overlooked - but are very vulnerable

Anonymous

Lover to you all and best wishes in all you do to support vulnerable homeless people.

Anonymous

These vendors cannot work from home and they do a great job in all weathers. They need our support to keep them and the magazine going.

Anonymous

I want to keep supporting vendors during this really difficult time for them

Anonymous

Unlike some workers no government help being provided.

Anonymous

Met a very nice BIN vendor in York last August and the cause has stuck with me since

Anonymous

I am angry that there isn't more support for the homeless during these difficult times. Thoughts with the vendors and all as Big Issue North - we appreciate you.

Anonymous

To help protect people facing immense challenges with staying safe during this horrific pandemic.

Mark

I always buy the BI and was wondering how vendors will cope.

Anonymous

Because I am lucky enough to have a home and a wage and usually I buy a magazine off one or your guys

Sarah

I've always bought Big Issue in the North both because it has great articles and because it helps to achieve something important in society. Covid-19 is going to make things so much harder for vulnerable people in society and I want to do a little bit to help.

Anonymous

It's hard for everyone at the moment but I'm in a very privileged position compared to many folk. This is a very small way in which I can help.

Helen

I won’t be able to buy my usual copy each week so wanted to donate to help the vendors get by.

Anonymous

I do what I can

Mark

Please use this money to look after our lovely Big Issue sellers.

Anonymous

Simply aware of how much of the support for the vulnerable is crumbling with the social distancing requirements.

Lawrence

To help support people struggling in these Uncertain times.

Karen

We've had a case of this virus in our own household and I cannot even imagine being on the street with no access to anything. It is ESSENTIAL that we support people who have no resources. If there is one thing we know, many of us are one pay cheque away from being on the streets or in hardship ourselves and this crisis is going to bring that into stark relief. We need to help each other.

Mandy

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Neil

It’s tough for us all but the most vulnerable need every bit of help they can get. The big issue is a great campaign

Helen

Working in Leeds, I see how bad the homeless crisis is on a daily basis.

Annika

Important to look after everyone. I don’t usually carry cash so it’s more difficult to buy the big issue now which upsets me

Anonymous

Covid 19 is really going to increase the hardship of the most vulnerable in our society. Extra help is needed. Good luck with it all.

Big Issue North COVID-19 Vendor Hardship FundHARDSHIP

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