What will you do?
The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out are teaming up on 5-8 June for a weekend of friendship, food, fun and action – and everyone’s invited!
It’s one big do – a chance to meet, eat and lend a hand locally in the UK’s biggest celebration of community.
Big or small, what you do is up to you – a BBQ with the neighbours, a local litter pick or helping a good cause for the day – we can all do something!
It’s easy, it’s fun and it’s for everyone – so what will you do?
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Big or small, every do counts
Everyone is invited to join in by doing something positive, in whatever way works best for you and your community.
If you’re keen to get cracking, browse our ideas and resources to help make your do a reality. We’ve got everything you need to get started!
We couldn’t be more excited to be bringing The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out together this year! There’s no better opportunity to get to know new people, support some amazing causes and try your hand at something a bit different.
Lindsey Brummitt, Eden Project Programme Director
For organisations and schools
Whether you’re a school, charity, business, council, housing association or community group, there are so many benefits to getting involved and supporting people to do something positive locally.
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One big do
Two amazing community initiatives, coming together for one big weekend of friendship, food, fun and action on 5-8 June 2026.
Here’s what it’s all about.
The Big Lunch
Running annually since 2009, The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual get together for neighbours and communities when millions of people come together to share friendship, food and fun on the first weekend in June. Over 10 million people took part in 2025 alone!
The Big Help Out
The Big Help Out started in 2023, encouraging people to have a go at volunteering, lend a hand and make a difference. Millions of people took part in 2023 and again in 2024, as charities offered simple opportunities for people to find out more and see what volunteering was all about.
We are the Eden Project
The Eden Project is an educational charity and social enterprise.
We explore how people can work together – and with nature – towards a better future.
We are inspired by the belief that people are more than capable of changing things for the better, and through creating Eden we’ve learnt what ingenuity, resourcefulness, hope and determination can do.
Making every do possible…
Our campaign is only possible due to the continued generosity of our funders
Emma’s story
Emma spearheads Love Barrow Libraries, a groundbreaking project providing volunteer opportunities for people experiencing loneliness and isolation. Once inducted, people are invited to help run sessions such as a Friendship Café, where visitors can come to enjoy some company and a cup of tea.
Emma organised her first Big Lunch in 2024, honouring the library’s team of volunteers, who were all presented with a special certificate celebrating the contribution they’ve made to the community. Over 200 people came together to celebrate with food, games, crafts, a silent disco and Makaton choir.
