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John Bishop shares “Say Hello” campaign during The Month of Community

June 16, 2024

Comedian John Bishop is joining forces with the Month of Community initiative to encourage people to “Say Hello” and make new connections with their…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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​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.
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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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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…
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​​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…
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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…