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Bogus collector, photo taken by member of the public - The full photo (face included) has been forwarded to the Garda, note Big Issue masthead stuck to bucket. If you see these people or have been conned by them report the matter to An Garda. Our vendors do not collect money they sell the magazine only.
Using Buckets & fold-up tables and our good name to con the public.
It has come to our notice that some unscrupulous people are using the Big Issue name to collect money supposedly for the Homeless. As the photo below confirms they use a bucket with a cut out masthead of the Big Issue magazine stuck to it, they also in some cases use fold up tables with a copy of the big issue and a bucket to try to solicit money from the public.
THEY ARE BOGUS
The Big issue does not collect money for the Homeless. In keeping with our ethos ‘A Hand up not a Hand out’ our vendors are authorised to sell the magazine only, thereby making a small profit. These bogus collectors do untold damage to our genuine vendors who struggle in all kinds of weather interacting with the public –which is very important to them - trying to earn that few bob, which makes a difference. We do not use buckets, set up tables or collect money, these people are scamming the public and are bogus.
We know that these scammers exploit many good causes by collecting under false pretences and we would ask you to be aware and always seek identification if asked to contribute to any cause.
It is sad and very disheartening that these people would seek to exploit the vulnerable and take advantage of the generosity of a caring public. I hope that the actions of a few do not colour your view of the Big Issue and what we stand for.
HOW WE HELP
Ireland’s Big Issue magazine is a member of the International Network of Street Papers. Our ethos is to give people ‘A Hand up, Not a Hand out.’
Ireland's Big Issue magazine is published every three weeks and covers a wide range of topics, locally and from around the world, including Social Issues, Health & Lifestyle, Exclusive Interviews, PhotoWorld, (for all you aspiring photographers) Film Reviews, Writers' World, (open to all budding short story writers)Political Issues and Historical Issues.
Each year Ireland’s Big Issue helps over 500 young lads from difficult backgrounds with our Homeless Street Soccer League programme throughout Ireland, and we take a team from these leagues to represent Ireland in the Homeless World Cup every year.
It’s all about changing lives - helping people to grow, building self-confidence, self-esteem, self-discipline and obtaining the tools to fight addiction
By selling the magazine our vendors earn that little bit extra that makes a significant difference to their lives.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
By buying a copy of the Big Issue you are facilitating these initiatives. If you have difficulty finding a vendor in your locality please take out a subscription.
Magazines can be bought from our street sellers, by subscription or from Head Office at 30 Gardiner Place, Dublin 1.
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We have noticed that some people, although avid readers of Ireland's Big Issue, have often found it difficult to obtain a copy. If that is the case, why not buy a subscription? This would continue to help us support our vendors and our homeless street leagues, whilst also enabling us to publish stories and raise awareness of what is going on in our world.
So please support our ethos - "A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out" by purchasing from vendors or via a yearly subscription, because you get a cracking read - and journalism you can trust.
YOU CAN PURCHASE BACK COPIES and have them delivered to your door for €5 including p&p for your FIRST COPY. Additional copies just €3 each. Remember to include a note with your address, the issue(s) you would like and the required monies and we will post them to you.
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TESTIMONIALS
Selling the Big Issue has been good for me. I've been selling it since 1995, as I felt it was a good idea to be doing something and making a few bob every day.
PADDY FINNEGAN
Paddy Finnegan sells The Big Issue at Trinity College, Dublin
Selling the Big Issue has given me something to do. It breaks the day up for me and helps me to survive. I've never had any hassle selling it.
COLM DALY
Colm Daly has been selling the Big Issue on Abbey Street for two years now.
I would encourage anyone to sell the Big Issue, because it will definitely turn your life around; I am proof positive of that.
NOEL MCCAULEY
Noel McCauley who is blind, and has represented Ireland in the Special Olympics, has sold the magazine in Enniskillen, Galway and Sligo
When there were no jobs and everyone was out of work, I had a job selling the Big Issue magazine. That allowed me to provide for my family.
PAUL O'CONNOR
Paul O'Connor has been selling the Big Issue for over twenty years in Athlone, outside the Bank of Ireland in town, and despite a recent diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease, continues to do so.