May 2, 2025

Join The Big Lunch Recipe Search and feed community spirit!

The Eden Project are searching to uncover the UK's favourite shareable recipes.

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Do you have a favourite dish that brings people together? Whether it’s a crowd-pleaser, a family favourite, or a quirky creation with a story behind it — The Big Lunch wants to hear about it!

As part of The Big Lunch on 7–8 June, the Eden Project have launched The Big Lunch Recipe Search with celebrity chefs Briony May Williams, Dame Prue Leith, and Ainsley Harriott.

Submit your recipe for a chance to feature in an online cookbook, win prizes, and inspire communities UK-wide to feed community spirit with The Big Lunch this summer.

Find out more and get involved - https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/big-lunch/the-big-lunch-recipe-search

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Charity Retail Awards 2025: Spotlight on the Social Value Award

March 10, 2025

The Charity Retail Association’s Social Value Award honors charity shops that significantly benefit their communities. The 2024 winner, Hospice of St Francis, was recognized for initiatives like workshops, a dementia café, and various free events, achieving a Social Return on Investment of £13.34 per £1 invested, surpassing the sector average.