Get Ready for The Big Help Out and The Big Lunch

To mark The King’s Coronation thousands of organisations across the country are getting together to give us all the chance to help out in our own
local communities.

Starting on Monday 8th May there will be opportunities for everyone to join in The Big Help Out or The Big Lunch.

The Big Help Out

Lend a hand. Make a Change.

Whether you're a big or small organisation, a community group or an individual, everyone can get involved, with opportunities for helping hands of all shapes and sizes!

From checking in on someone who’d like a bit of company or volunteering for a charity, the more of us who join in, the bigger help we will be.

If you can spare an hour…fantastic. The day?…amazing. If it becomes a regular thing, so much the better. If we all do a bit, it will really help a lot.

How to get involved as an individual...

If you're looking to volunteer your time, visit the Big Help Out app on thebighelpout.org.uk and check out the volunteering opportunities near you.
If you're a business or organisation, you’ll find all the information you need to organise and register event of your own, join in with something that’s being planned and help make the day a success. There's also a pack of resources to help you spread the word! Register via the link below.

How to get involved as an organisation...

Organisations from the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise community are invited by BVSC to share their volunteering opportunities for The Big Help Out and beyond on our Community Noticeboard. Click the 'submit notice' link at the top of the page. You can also register on the Big Help Out app via the link below.

The Big Lunch

The Coronation Big Lunch brings neighbours and communities together to share friendship, food and fun. Get your free pack and start planning something to look forward to!

This year you can be part of history and join millions across the UK, and further afield, with a Coronation Big Lunch on 6-8 May, or join the fun in June and plan your Big Lunch as part of the Month of Community.

Find out more!

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