Overview

• Nine OnSide-nominated contributors aged 13 to 18 from disadvantaged communities shaped this week’s special edition, which is now on sale across Britain.
• They selected topics ranging from educational support for young people with cerebral palsy to mental health challenges and guided the magazine’s design.
• High-profile interviews include conversations with X Factor winner James Arthur and influencer Simon Squibb.
• OnSide chief executive Jamie Masraff commended the young contributors for their ambition and deep community engagement.
• Big Issue’s ongoing support programs will run alongside the special edition, offering mentoring, digital skills training, housing advice and wellbeing services for young vendors.