Meanwhile, The Big Issue Foundation, a registered charity, attempts to connect vendors with the vital support and services in housing and health, as well as trying to foster a sense of financial independence and aspiration.

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This level of board independence does not exactly foster a business culture in which the board is expected to critically review and question management decisions.

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The independence offered by financial security may foster a sense of entitlement and a lack of concern for others, the authors suggest.

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