News and blogs
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How to deal with loneliness
June 22, 2024
We will all know someone who is lonely or struggling; we may even be lonely or struggling ourselves. Too often we admit to neither…
10 ways to keep connected
June 16, 2024
Making someone's day and reducing loneliness can start with the smallest of steps.
10 random acts of kindness to brighten someone’s day
June 10, 2024
As Vincent van Gogh wisely said ‘Great things are done by a series of small things brought together'. A single random act of kindness…
A cracking Big Lunch 2024!
June 3, 2024
Millions of people turned out for this year's Big Lunch - our celebration for neighbours and communities.
15 ideas to improve community spirit
May 29, 2024
Been inspired by The Big Lunch or a Month of Community activity? Here are 15 ideas to help community spirit soar all year round.
The cost of disconnected communities
May 26, 2024
Research shows that social isolation and disconnected communities puts demands on health services, policing, social care and the environment.
10 small steps to spread a little love in your neighbourhood
May 17, 2024
We can all spread a little love in our neighbourhoods, and the smallest actions can make the biggest difference. Here's our top tips to…
Our top 10 self care tips
April 5, 2024
Our Digital Marketing associate, Gina, shares her top tips on how to recharge and take care of yourself. Gina is not a mental health…
Street party heritage and why it matters
June 29, 2023
Where did our love of bringing our celebrating together outside come from? Sarah Boniface, our Head of PR and Campaigns, did a little digging...
More than two thirds of adults in the UK experience loneliness
March 13, 2023
Research by The Big Lunch has found that social interaction is declining in the UK and contributing to a rise in loneliness. This is…
Say no to ‘tackling loneliness’
February 7, 2022
Tracey Robbins, our Head of UK Delivery, talks about her experience with loneliness and why we shouldn't be trying to 'tackle' it.