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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The Big Lunch

Join millions to share friendship, food and fun with a Big Lunch!

The Big Lunch Recipe Search!

We’re inviting people to share the delicious dishes they cook and eat…
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Month of Community

Come together to celebrate what makes our communities great
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​The Network

The network is a community of like-minded individuals across the UK
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Community Camp programme

Kickstart your community action journey
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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. Featuring topics you’re searching for and helpful advice to get started.

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Reduce, reuse, recycle – our favourite community ideas to make the most of what you have
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Find funding for your community

Many great projects are accomplished with little or no money. When people…

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Organise a Big Lunch

Simple steps to help you get started.

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Month of Community activities

Discover how you can support our amazing partners during the Month of…

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52 sustainable little swaps 

Plate to Planet – inspiring food connections

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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

Madeleine Ellis-Peterson
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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

Creating a big impact

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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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