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From chasni to cheesecake: meet The Big Lunch Recipe Search finalists!

May 28, 2025

Everyone has a tasty dish to share!

The Big Lunch Recipe search: what dish will you share?

April 16, 2025

What’s the one dish you always make to share with others? The recipe everyone asks for? The meal that sparks memories, conversations - and…

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

January 9, 2025

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 laughing together at a community Big Lunch

What does community mean to you?

December 2, 2024

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…

A brightly coloured wall of graffiti decorates a long brick wall next to GRIT Studios. The building behind has a corrugated roof in a clearly urban setting. The graffiti is skilfully done and displays an abstract face and what looks like an ape's face alongside some less discernible designs.

GRIT Studios Stockport wins Sharing Table Award!

September 4, 2024

This spring we teamed up with skills organisation City & Guilds and the food charity FareShare to offer a very special award to one…

Kids smiling and running towards camera in a grassy area

Outside play for your summer holiday activities

June 28, 2024

Hoping to get the family playing outdoors this summer? Here are our top ideas for outside play, from setting up a play street to…

Woman holding a little girl at a street party. The sun is shining, tables are filled with chatting people and colourful bunting crosses the scene. New Cross Big Lunch 2024

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.

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...

Two children post with their arms up next to the dancing Eric Morecambe statue. They're holding red, white and blue balloons and holding Union Jack flags, as part of the Coronation Big Lunch celebrations.

Coronation Big Lunch celebrated by millions

June 7, 2023

The numbers are in... almost 1 in 5 people took part in the Coronation celebrations with a Coronation Big Lunch!

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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…

A bunch of sprouts on a table with smiley faces drawn on.

10 community ideas for Christmas

December 13, 2022

If you want to spread some cheer and lift the spirits of those around you, here are our favourite ten community ideas for Christmas…

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Eight ways to enjoy our winter warmer ideas in schools

November 17, 2022

Easy, free winter ideas for teachers to spread joy in schools over the festive season.