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The cost of disconnected communities
March 26, 2023
Research shows that social isolation and disconnected communities puts demands on health services, policing, social care and the environment.
How to deal with loneliness
March 22, 2023
We will all know someone who is lonely or struggling; we may even be lonely or struggling ourselves. Too often we admit to neither…
We’re no longer a nation of nattering neighbours!
March 13, 2023
Nattering with the neighbours is a thing of the past according to a survey which reveals half of the population hasn’t chatted over the…
With a Big Lunar Lunch, everyone can come to the table
March 13, 2023
Nageena Khan, founder of Get2Gether (Mil Jul) talks to us about bringing her community together with a Lunar Lunch.
Platinum councils recognised for supporting The Big Jubilee Lunch
March 13, 2023
In 2022, communities across the UK were invited to come together for The Big Jubilee Lunch as part of the official celebrations for our…
Community ideas for Christmas
March 13, 2023
The festive season is a perfect time to organise a get-together with your neighbours and get into the Christmas spirit. It can also be…
Small steps, big difference
March 13, 2023
'Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.' - Vincent Van Gogh
More than two thirds of adults in the UK experience loneliness
March 13, 2023
And the feeling is most acute among young people, research by The Big Lunch reveals.
How to break the ice with people
March 13, 2023
Two truths and a lie is a great way to break the ice and get people laughing and finding out a bit about each…
Closing the Distance Between Us – report
March 10, 2023
A new research report has identified a widening gap in the relationship between people and their neighbours that is damaging our mental and physical…
10 random acts of kindness to brighten someone’s day
February 22, 2023
As Vincent van Gogh wisely said ‘Great things are done by a series of small things brought together'. A single random act of kindness…
How to make your community greener
February 22, 2023
From 24 September - 2 October, we’re proudly supporting Great Big Green Week and sharing the ways we can all play a part in…