The Big Life Company provides the core functions to the businesses and charities. It is the holder of our vision to achieve social justice, quality services and real opportunity for socially-excluded groups. It is also the safeguard of our operational functions, providing finance, human resources, public relations, marketing, research, development and governance to the group.

By sharing these core functions, each business and charity maximises the support available to. The Big Life Company also acts as an incubator for new businesses that will develop into profitable social businesses of the future. The Big Life Company is a Limited Company with charitable objectives.

Big Life Services is a limited company and a charity. It provides a range of services including: managing primary care centres and community resource centres, running a residential rehabilitation unit for families whose parents have undergone successful drug detox, therapeutic services, healthy living activities, and a range a self help services.

The Big Issue in the North Trust is a limited company and a charity. It raises funds to deliver a wide range of services for homeless people who sell The Big Issue in the North.

Big Life Employment is a recruitment and training organisation providing a gateway into work for some of the most marginalised members of our communities. It is a Limited Company with charitable aims in providing skill, support and opportunity for people to achieve their goals.

Northern Solutions is a facilities management company providing a range of services to residential and commercial buildings, including cleaning, repairs and landscape maintenance. As a Limited Company, its uniqueness is in creating entry-level employment for people traditionally excluded from the mainstream jobs market.

Aisha Childcaring Ltd is a share company wholly owned by The Big Life Company. It provides a range of childcare services including nursery, sessional crèches, after school and play schemes. It provides training in childcare and play work and is developing franchise nurseries in regeneration areas.

The Big Issue in the North is a Limited Company with charitable objectives. It provides a legitimate income for homeless people through the sale of a weekly magazine. By providing them with employment and access to services, The Big Issue in the North makes a valuable contribution to the reduction in crime and regeneration in our towns and cities.