Presents with Purpose

From cards and wrapping paper to socks and totes, our festive collection is full of thoughtful gifts and stocking fillers that also support Big Issue North’s work with people experiencing poverty and exclusion across the North of England.  

This year, we’re delighted to offer a range of exclusive Christmas products featuring original artwork by renowned Manchester illustrator Stanley Chow, including Christmas cards, wrapping paper, new hessian tote bags and a limited-edition sock collection created in partnership with Stand4Socks!

Every purchase helps support Big Issue North vendors and the wider work we do to help people earn an income, build stability, and move forward with their lives. 

Christmas cards and wrapping paper

Add real pizazz to your presents with our exclusive Stan Chow x Big Issue North Christmas cards and wrapping paper. 

Available from the Big Issue North online shop, the collection includes packs of 10 Christmas cards featuring festive character illustrations, alongside luxury wrapping paper packs with coordinating seasonal designs. 

New Stanley Chow tote bags

We’re also excited to introduce a new range of exclusive hessian tote bags featuring Stan Chow’s distinctive graphic illustrations. 

Practical, durable, and designed to be used again and again, our tote bags showcase a selection of Stan’s original patterns and make an ideal gift for anyone who appreciates great design. Whether you’re carrying your shopping, heading to work, or packing for a day out, they’re a stylish, practical way to support Big Issue North wherever you go. 

Socks that give back

We’ve once again teamed up with Stand4Socks to create a collection of limited-edition socks designed exclusively for Big Issue North. 

Available individually, in multi-buy bundles or as a complete set, the range features unique graphic patterns and prints and several playful characters – a penguin, Santa Claus, a festive elf and a Big Issue North vendor – with every pair purchased helping to support our work. Even better, for every pair sold, Stand4Socks donates a pair of warm socks to someone experiencing homelessness.  

“I got the chance to design the pair of socks I’ve always wanted to wear, and selling them will help raise money for a charity that I wholeheartedly support… what’s not to like about that?” –  Stanley Chow 

Every year, Big Issue North vendors work hard to earn an income through selling The Big Issue magazine. By choosing gifts from our festive collection, you’re helping us continue to create opportunities for people facing poverty and exclusion. 

So, if you’re ticking off your Christmas shopping list, looking for stocking fillers or simply treating yourself, thank you for supporting Big Issue North this season. 

Be sure to visit the Big Issue North online shop to browse our Christmas cards, wrapping paper, tote bags and 2027 calendar, or shop the Big Issue North x Stand4Socks collection online.