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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.
Getting over the first hurdle – how to start organising
April 9, 2026
When we hear the words ‘community organising’, thoughts of committees, funding bids, high-vis jackets and clipboards spring to mind. But community organising doesn’t have…
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen mark the Eden Project’s 25th birthday by launching UK-wide celebration of…
March 24, 2026
On 24 March, HM The King and HM The Queen visited the Eden Project to mark our 25th anniversary and launch The Big Lunch…
Countries unite in volunteering in German state visit hosted by HM The King and HM The Queen
December 4, 2025
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen, Patron of The Big Lunch since 2013, were joined at Windsor Castle by The President…
The impact of Eden Project Communities – results from the Belong Report
October 9, 2025
We commissioned Belong to evaluate the impact of The Big Lunch and our communities programme over the duration of our funding from the National…
A fabulous Big Lunch 2025!
June 9, 2025
Millions of people turned out for The Big Lunch 2025 - our celebration for neighbours and communities.
13 fun Month of Community activities for kids
May 31, 2025
June is the Month of Community - a time to come together, celebrate, and strengthen the bonds that make our neighbourhoods and local communities…
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…
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…
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…
The big impact of The Big Lunch
November 27, 2024
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,…