The document discusses The Big Lunch, an annual event in the UK where neighbors come together to share a meal. The goals are to reduce social isolation and build community. In 2009 over 700,000 people participated. Surveys found the events increased feelings of community and connection among neighbors. Over 15% of the UK population expressed interest in participating in or organizing a Big Lunch in 2010. The document advocates for community engagement activities to address social challenges and improve neighborhoods.

2. Ideas to Engage Communities in Change 11:00 – 12:30

3. Paul Twivy Chief Executive, The Big Lunch

4. “ Human Warming” A Presentation to Chain Reaction by Paul Twivy, Director, The Big Lunch November 12 th 2009

15. Bonding with neighbours is the major driver of this interest, particularly for the oldest segment of the population. The younger ones like the concept of street parties while those older think it would fulfill some practical interest Reasons for potential Interest and non interest Base: All non aware interested (399), I'd like to get to know my neighbours better I would feel happier knowing more of my neighbours I think we all need to live more locally I like street parties It's practical to share with neighbours It saves money to share with neighbours Males Females 16-24 25-34 35-54 55-64 65+ 62% 64% 65% 64% 57% 57% 75% 57% 55% 45% 52% 62% 63% 57% 56% 58% 56% 57% 56% 48% 64% 38% 51% 55% 52% 45% 36% 22% 40% 46% 42% 37% 50% 50% 30% 25% 29% 26% 34% 29% 19% 20%

20. Thank You & Please Join Us for The Big Lunch 2010

21. Martha Lane Fox Chair of the Digital Inclusion Task Force

22. Mary Rhead-Corr Executive Director of the United Bank of Carbon

23. Catherine Sermon National Community Impact Director, Business in the Community

24. Why do we want to engage communities in our and work and in the work of government?

26. Why do we want to engage communities in our and work and in the work of government?

27. What does your organisation do to engage communities? What works for you?

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