Big Issue North Trust LTD
Also known as: The Big Issue in the North Trust, The Big Step
The Big Issue North Trust supports the homeless and vulnerably housed people who sell Big Issue North magazine in the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber. From providing financial aid during periods of hardship, to funding education and training courses, to projects such as breakfast clubs and home furnishing packages, it exists to help vendors to change their lives and achieve their goals.
Activities & Mission
The Big Issue North Trust supports the homeless and vulnerably housed people who sell Big Issue North magazine in the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber. From providing financial aid during periods of hardship, to funding education and training courses, to projects such as breakfast clubs and home furnishing packages, it exists to help vendors to change their lives and achieve their goals.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £809,890 | £766,468 | £137,589 | £348,130 | £323,000 | 15 / 3 |
| 2024 | £924,817 | £1,042,252 | £150,768 | £304,708 | £278,000 | 17 / 6 |
| 2023 | £1,020,045 | £1,127,107 | £168,192 | £422,143 | £408,612 | 15 / 25 |
| 2022 | £1,180,846 | £1,115,746 | £205,472 | £529,206 | £516,188 | 14 / 20 |
| 2021 | £710,834 | £420,285 | £397,018 | £464,106 | £420,248 | 6 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Big Issue North Trust LTD
What does Big Issue North Trust LTD do?
The Big Issue North Trust supports the homeless and vulnerably housed people who sell Big Issue North magazine in the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber. From providing financial aid during periods of hardship, to funding education and training courses, to projects such as breakfast clubs and home furnishing packages, it exists to help vendors to change their lives and achieve their goals.
How much income did Big Issue North Trust LTD report in 2025?
Big Issue North Trust LTD reported total income of £810k and reported expenditure of £766k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Big Issue North Trust LTD?
Big Issue North Trust LTD has a program ratio of 17.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Big Issue North Trust LTD registered as a charity?
Big Issue North Trust LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 June 1996 as charity number 1056041. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Big Issue North Trust LTD?
Big Issue North Trust LTD is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Caroline Price. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Big Issue North Trust LTD operate?
Big Issue North Trust LTD operates across 4 areas: Leeds City, Liverpool City, Manchester City and Sheffield City.
Is Big Issue North Trust LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Big Issue North Trust LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056041.
Details
339 Stretford Road
MANCHESTER
M15 4ZY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Big Issue in the North Trust
- The Big Step
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated