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Two women sharing a moment of connection with a warm hug at a community The Big Lunch

The big impact of The Big Lunch

September 24, 2026

The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual get-together for neighbours and communities. Every June, millions come together to share a few hours of friendship,…
Two ladies smile at each other in a community garden

Greentime17 – get your 17 of green

September 24, 2026

Greentime17 is a simple invitation to spend 17 minutes a day in nature – wherever you are, whatever the weather, and however you like…
Three pumpkins with faces - two happy and one angry, lie on a woodland path in sunshine.

Eco-friendly Halloween ideas

September 15, 2026

We love Halloween - from the creative decorations and costumes, to the community spirit and of course, the sweets! But it can also be…
A woman and a child gardening together at a community Big Lunch. They're smiling and look happy. The older woman is sharing her gardening skills with the child.

The transformative power of neighbourhood sharing 

September 9, 2026

In today’s fast-paced world where rising costs are at the forefront of our mind and environmental challenges are ever more pressing, neighbourhood sharing has…
Two women stand with their arms around each other in front of a group of chatting people at a street party. Bunting is strung up across the street above their heads.

15 million turn out for The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out as Brits cling on to sense of…

August 5, 2026

The Eden Project is calling on people to keep turning the tide on division in communities as it celebrates the success of its recent…
Two women laughing together at a community Big Lunch

What does community mean to you?

July 2, 2026

Community – it's a word we all know well. But whether it’s the feeling of belonging in our neighbourhood or the support we offer…
Vintage picture of street party

Street party heritage and why it matters

June 29, 2026

Where did our love of bringing our celebrating together outside come from? Sarah Boniface, our Head of PR and Campaigns, did a little digging... 
A woman wearing a Big Lunch t-shirt smiles at the camera, standing next to a young girl doing a craft activity.

Community and volunteering – the key to a new sense of national optimism

June 24, 2026

This 2026 report by Public First reveals what public opinion suggests about local pride, togetherness and the national mood
A bike leans against a scruffy grey wall with colourful flowers spilling out of the basket. Next to it there's a window with a windowbox full of red flowers and a leafy shrub beneath.

10 tips to make your community greener

June 22, 2026

We can all take small steps to make our communities healthier, greener spaces.
One of our Community Network Developers, Paul, having a conversation with another man at an inside event in Manchester.

10 ways to keep connected

June 16, 2026

Making someone's day and reducing loneliness can start with the smallest of steps.

Community spirit shines through for The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out 2026

June 8, 2026

Millions of people turned out for The Big Lunch 2025 - our celebration for neighbours and communities.
Community Art mural in Tower Hamlets, Eden Project Communities

10 ways to introduce art into your community

April 14, 2026

Here are our top ten ways to get creative and brighten up your community. If you'd like any further advice on how to set…