Overall GiG Score: 5 based on 3 data points
Finance: 0
Governance: -2
Support: 7
(no PartB)
Narrow trustee age band: -2,
Supporters: +7

THE BIG ISSUE COMPANY LIMITED 

Analysis by Giving is Great

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

  • The Board has little diversity in terms of age
Established: 32 years
Companies House


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Financial Data
This charity has not yet lodged any accounts.
What it does

    Who's supporting them? ?

    Donations from Grant Makers ?

    We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

    Specific Donations
    Amount When
    Months    		 To be used for
    The EQ Foundation
    £31,000 15/04/2022
    Project to increase availability of card readers for vendors
    The EQ Foundation
    £10,000 15/04/2021
    Coronavirus appeal
    Department for Work and Pensions
    £28,172 01/04/2021
    The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to create new jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit who are at risk of long term unemployment.
    The EQ Foundation
    £10,000 15/04/2020
    Coronavirus appeal

    Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

    How is it governed?

    Directors (4)
    Current Directors appointed

    Age Range of Directors: 45-55
    Legal constitution
    • Registered at Companies House on 20/05/1991, number: 02612480

    Data Sources

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