
News and blogs
Browse our news articles and blogs to find out more about Eden Project Communities and the work we do

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…

10 ways to introduce art into your community
April 14, 2024
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…

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…

10 tips to make your community greener
February 22, 2024
We can all take small steps to make our communities healthier, greener spaces.

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...

With a Big Lunar Lunch, everyone can come to the table
June 13, 2023
Nageena Khan, founder of Get2Gether (Mil Jul) talks to us about bringing her community together with a Lunar Lunch.

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!

A royally good weekend!
May 9, 2023
More than 67,000 Coronation Big Lunch events took place in all four corners of the UK as part of the celebrations for His Majesty…

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…

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 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…