Creating happier, healthier communities

We bring people together and support them to make positive changes where they live. Find the ideas, actions and inspiration to help you get involved with your community.

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We’re helping to build a better world

We believe we need strong, connected communities to support each other and protect our planet. Through The Big Lunch, our Network, and community activity, we’re on a mission to create happier and healthier communities who are better equipped to face life’s challenges.

About us

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Spread joy this winter

Join us and keep our communities connected and cosy over the darker…
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The Big Lunch at Christmas

All the resources you need to host a Big Lunch at Christmas,…
The Big Lunch in a Birmingham street, dozens of neighbours together with food platters

​The Network

The network is a community of like-minded individuals across the UK
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Events

Our regular, free events are brimming with inspiring speakers and expert advice
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Small steps can lead to big ideas

Our activities, crafts and top tips will help you make a big impact in your community. If you have just an hour to spare or want to start a whole new project, we have something that will inspire you.

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Group of people hanging fairy lights outside. Two women reach down towards children and everyone is smiling. The photo is full of warmth and cheer.

Spread joy this winter

Join us and keep our communities connected and cosy over the darker…

Sun-dappled mince pies on a red spotty tablecloth

Recipes

Eden Project mince pies
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Arts and crafts

Create magical advent windows
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Arts and crafts

Make willow lanterns

People: 3+
Age: Any
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Arts and crafts

Dry orange slices for a festive garland
Stuffing, cranberry and brie wreath

Recipes

Christmas stuffing, brie & cranberry wreath
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Easy ideas for winter walks
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​10 community ideas for Christmas

If you want to spread some cheer and lift the spirits of…

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I am part of a movement. There are lots of people doing great things, who are inspiring and strong and motivational. And I feel reinvigorated

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One of the family

We’re part of educational charity and eco visitor attraction, The Eden Project. Together, we empower ordinary people to do extraordinary things, helping to build stronger communities able to adapt to a changing world.

 

The Eden mission

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said they feel they belong more after the Month of Community

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new community projects as a result of Community Camp

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Connect, share and learn

Come along to one of our free events to meet others who care about their community, hear from inspirational speakers and share ideas – online and across the UK.

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