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Why donate to the Eden Project?
The Eden Project works across the UK and internationally on transformative projects which strengthen communities and reconnect people with nature, so we can make positive change together.
The UK has lost over 97% of its wildflower habitats since WWII and is one of the loneliest nations in Europe.
Your money could help us…
Create habitats
We restore wildlife habitats and run conservation projects to bring threatened species back from the brink.
Connect communities
We help millions experience the value of connection through campaigns like The Big Lunch, which last year made over 11m people feel less lonely. As well as giving people the skills and support to make positive change in their communities through our network, events and courses.
Educate people about nature
We offer learning opportunities for all ages to help create a better understanding of the natural world and shape a better future.
Help us to support more people to create happier, healthier communities across the UK. The Eden Project’s registered charity number is 1093070 (The Eden Trust).
Fundraise with The Big Lunch
Thanks to the amazing organisers and neighbourhoods who join in every year, over £87 million has been raised for good causes through Big Lunches since 2015, with more than 3/4 going to local charities or causes. That really is something to celebrate!
Please consider fundraising for the Eden Project with your Big Lunch. Even gifting a small amount of your fundraising pot can help us support more Big Lunches and reconnect communities with nature.
‘Donate now’ poster
Put this up at your event so people can donate easily.
Donation jar labels
Stick onto a jar to encourage your guests to donate loose change!
‘Guess the number of cupcakes’ game
An easy way to raise money at your event.
‘Thank you for raising…’ poster
Pop this up to let people how much you raised at your…
Fundraising poster (invitation)
Let people know you’re planning to fundraise at your event.
The Big Lunch quiz
Ask your teams to make a donation and enjoy the fun!
Fundraising social media graphic
Share on your social media channels to thank people who have donated.
How to pay in your Big Lunch fundraising
If you’re planning to fundraise for us (or have done already), thank you so much for your support! You’re an absolute superstar.
When it comes to paying in your Big Lunch fundraising, you have a couple of options.
1) Use our online donation form
The simplest way to pay in your fundraising is using our online donation form.
Pay in your fundraising on our website
2) Use JustGiving
We’ve got a JustGiving page that you can add donations to (or encourage others to donate to). You could also create your own fundraising page on JustGiving and select us as your cause!
Why do communities matter?
When we don’t feel connected to those around us, our health and happiness suffers.
We know that when neighbours share time, resources and friendship, the benefits reach us all*. Despite this, the connections and support we once enjoyed are at risk of being lost.
But there are simple solutions. Through our work with brilliant, ordinary people, we help communities to make positive changes where they live.
As a charity, we rely on funding to keep our annual programme of courses, events, and The Big Lunch free and accessible to all.
A gift from you, no matter how small, helps us support the amazing people transforming their communities across the UK.
Great people doing great things
For herbalist Maria Billington, her local council-owned community space was the perfect place for people to come together and transform a neglected patch.
Offering educational experiences for young people and being a real source of pride for the community, it was devastating when a lack of funding threatened everything they had built.
At this point Maria was struggling to find a solution and came across our free Community Camp course programme. This proved a turning point to help Maria take her project forward. Dubbed what Maria calls ‘the Eden effect’, our Community Camp courses have helped over 1,000 community organisers do amazing things where they live.
We’re part of the Eden Project
How does our world-famous eco-attraction, the Eden Project, reach communities across the UK?
Connecting people with each other and the natural world is our hope for a better future. Through our transformational projects in education, ecology and community, we’re creating a world where people understand the nature around them – and act to take care of it.
Your gift to the Eden Project Communities programme works hard to help real people make a positive change to our planet at a local level.
Getting in touch
Would you like some help or want to ask a question? Give us a call or drop us a message on 01726 811910 or at fundraising@edenproject.com