Woman swinging child around at a Big Lunch, with a marquee and people chatting in the background.

Where could your Big Lunch go?

It’s often the start of something more…

A Big Lunch can be anything from a small gathering in a garden or park to a larger party that involves the whole street.

All sorts of ideas and projects can start with a Big Lunch. This year we’re helping to make The Big Lunch the greenest yet, with top tips, planet-friendly recipes and ideas to swap and share.

Start simple and bring people together to share friendship, food and fun. Who knows where it might lead? We’ve got everything you need to get started.

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The greenest Big Lunch yet

We’re working with our friends at WWF-UK on ideas to make this year’s Big Lunch the greenest yet. We’ve got loads of easy ways to help make this happen, from simple sustainable swaps to ideas you can take forward in your community.

“Right away, I knew it was a great idea. We live in a close where people didn’t really know each other… it’s all about just talking to your neighbours. After, you can see the brilliant things that come from that.”

Lynda, Essex

A glass donation jar is having a 5 pound note added amidst a beautifully set table containing cakes, drinks and flowers.

Fundraise with The Big Lunch

Through The Big Lunch, an amazing £87 million has been raised for fantastic causes all across the UK since 2015. Over three quarters of this fundraising stays local, supporting communities and charities doing vital work.

Did you know that in true circular economy style, your Big Lunch fundraising can seed even more fundraising?

By donating even a small amount of your total fundraising to us, you can support more communities to hold a Big Lunch and raise even more money.

Fundraise with the Big Lunch

Impact of The Big Lunch

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people joined in last year – that’s 1 in 5 of the population!

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raised at Big Lunch events since 2015, with around 3/4 going to local causes