Harbour Box

Housing and Communities show more people are sleeping rough on the streets of Leeds, an increase of 48% from the previous year.

Image of a person sleeping rough on the streets of Leeds

Harbour by GiffGaff and The Big Issue is determined to reform this number by providing safe spaces for storing valuable items and using as a source of address.

How Harbour.box works

Locate a Harbour box near you

Use job platform screen to apply for jobs

Enter your pincode to access your box

Store items and collect your mail safely

The Harbour Partnership

Giffgaff and Big Issue Group have been working together since 2023 to champion digital and financial inclusion. They have distributed over 1,000+ refurbished devices to Big Issue vendors and job seekers across the UK, alongside digital skills training and support. They're helping people facing barriers to work and social participation get connected enabling contactless payments, job search and applications, and access to vital services and support networks. Together, their aims is to build pathways out of poverty, empowering individuals to improve their income, independence, and help them thrive in an interconnected world.