BIG ISSUE NORTH TRUST LTD
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £43,422 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £809,890 against total expenditure of £766,468. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds increased to £329,364, which is significantly above the stated reserves policy target of £64,000. The auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from Trading Activity (mainly Magazine Sales) was £672,496”
“During the year remuneration of £8,000 (2024: £8,000) was paid to E Robinson, a Trustee, by the Big Life Company Ltd for her role as chair of the Big Life Company Ltd.” — page 24
“During the year remuneration of £8,000 (2024: £8,000) was paid to E Robinson, a Trustee, by the Big Life Company Ltd for her role as chair of the Big Life Company Ltd.” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £810k | £766k |
| 31/03/2024 | £925k | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £711k | £420k |
Common questions
Is BIG ISSUE NORTH TRUST LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £43,422 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £809,890 against total expenditure of £766,468. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds increased to £329,364, which is significantly above the stated reserves policy target of £64,000. The auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Menzies LLP.
Who funds BIG ISSUE NORTH TRUST LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BIG ISSUE NORTH TRUST LTD as a grant recipient include THE DWF FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southway Housing Trust | 01/12/2020 | £500 | The Big Issue |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 02/05/2002 | £10k | Grant awarded to The Big Issue In The North Trust (Yorkshire) |