The Big Issue has been awarded the Social Enterprise Mark and has begun displaying it on the magazine’s front cover. 

Founder of the Big Issue John Bird announced his attention to apply for the Mark at its launch in February: “I’ve been a keen supporter of the Mark since its launch because I believe it’s important that we have a means of identifying and measuring businesses which operate within this exciting and growing sector.

“The Big Issue is one of the world’s foremost social enterprises, hence I’m pleased we now hold the Mark and I’m proud to display it on the magazine and on our website.”

The Big Issues joins over 160 social enterprises which have been awarded the Mark so far.