Supporting The Big Issue in the North Trust
There are plenty of ways to support the work of The Big Issue in the North Trust and play your part in helping change the lives of the hundreds of people we work with year in, year out.
Friends of The Big Issue
Sign up to become a Friend of the Big Issue (FBI) and in return for your donation you’ll receive a quarterly newsletter updating you on our work and our vendors. By making a donation you automatically become an FBI. A donation from you, no matter how small, means we can provide more services to our vendors, helping them develop skills, regain their self-confidence and self-esteem and improve their lives.
Contact Jane Logan on 0161 831 5556 to become an FBI today. Or use the donation button on the left to contribute via Justgiving's secure link. To be added to our e-mailing list send a request to fundraising@bigissueinthenorth.com
Download a recent copy of The Friends of the Big Issue newsletter here.
Shop online
Shop online at www.buy.at/bigissueinthenorth and choose from a massive range of retailers, including Marks and Spencer, Amazon and John Lewis, to buy the latest fashions, books and music, holidays and flights .
The Big Issue in the North Trust will automatically receive cash every time you buy from a retailer via the buy.at website, and it doesn’t cost you a penny extra.
Recycle
Mobile Phones - Clear your clutter, be green, and raise money for the Trust at the same time. Send your old mobile phones to SHP Solutions at FREEPOST, SHP Solutions, St Leonard Gate, Lancaster LA1 1NN. Don’t forget to include your name and address and quote The Big Issue in the North Trust. Or visit www.shpforcharity.co.uk for more information.
Ink Cartridges - Why not do the world a favour and send in your empty cartridges for recycling? It doesn’t cost you a penny and for every cartridge you send, £1 is raised for The Big issue in the North Trust.
Phone 0800 435 5765 or visit www.inkagain.co.uk to order some Big Issue in the North Trust bags, bins and labels.
Charity Flowers
Next time it’s a special occasion, Mother's day, Valentine's day, anniversaries or celebrations, send some flowers and make a contribution to the Trust at the same time. Order online at www.charityflowers.co.uk and get 15% of the cost donated to The Big Issue in the North Trust. Or contact the 24 hour hotline 08705 300 600 to order and quote “BIG”.
Everyclick
Everyclick is an Internet search engine with a big difference - it donates half its revenues to charity. Just make www.everyclick.com/bigissueinthenorth your home page and make sure you use it whenever you search the web. It does not cost us, or you, a penny.
Phone Co-op
The Big Issue in the North Trust has joined up with The Phone Co-op to offer great deals to our supporters. The Phone Co-op is the ethical and green alternative to other telecoms and internet suppliers.
Call rates are very competitive and they offer deals on Internet connections. The Big Issue in the North Trust receives 6% of the ongoing value of your bill with The Phone Co-op for as long as you are a customer.
Call the Phone Co-op for further information on 0845 458 9000, making sure that you quote “Big Issue in the North Trust." Or visit their website.