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For a Big Issue vendor, regaining their citizenship is critical to progressing away from homelessness & in to employment. This work focuses on increasing opportunities for vendors to become economically active & financially independent to a greater & greater extend throughout their ‘Vendor Journey’
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Beneficiaries
Situation
Vendors are disadvantaged & marginalised. Most start off sleeping rough, are vulnerable to physical & mental health problems, drug & alcohol addictions & family breakdown & are financially & socially excluded. Without official ID it is impossible to open a bank account, and without a bank account it’s difficult to receive benefits or pay rent & nearly all employers pay wages directly into a bank account. Without one vendors are forced to keep their money on their person & 1 in 3 have been mugged
Solution
We work with vendors to regain their citizenship & reintegrate them into society; to make use of main stream services & access employment. We place strong emphasis on a saving culture for vendors to move on in a long term & sustainable manner. The skills