Big Issue Trust
Also known as: Big Issue Invest Trust, The Local Investment Fund, The Social Enterprise Loan Fund
The Social Enterprise Loan Fund aims to promote charitable purposes by the provision of loans and other financial assistance. We aim to support the growth of financially viable social enterprises.
Activities & Mission
The Social Enterprise Loan Fund aims to promote charitable purposes by the provision of loans and other financial assistance. We aim to support the growth of financially viable social enterprises.
Grants
Big Issue Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,734,728
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, amateur sport and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
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Financial Information
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Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Big Issue Foundation (organisation 1049077)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £971,725 | £1,734,728 | £1,686,304 | £1,089,291 | £202,586 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,573,198 | £1,438,330 | £1,384,795 | £1,852,293 | £287,950 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £338,872 | £604,718 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £833,408 | £394,426 | £357,300 | £983,271 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £847,508 | £515,700 | £515,700 | £544,289 | £467,629 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Big Issue Trust
What does Big Issue Trust do?
The Social Enterprise Loan Fund aims to promote charitable purposes by the provision of loans and other financial assistance. We aim to support the growth of financially viable social enterprises.
How much income did Big Issue Trust report in 2025?
Big Issue Trust reported total income of £972k and reported expenditure of £1.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Big Issue Trust registered as a charity?
Big Issue Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 1994 as charity number 1042514. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Big Issue Trust?
Big Issue Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Big Issue Trust operate?
Big Issue Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Big Issue Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Big Issue Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042514.
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Also Known As
- Big Issue Invest Trust
- The Local Investment Fund
- The Social Enterprise Loan Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated