Thank yous, for 2009

The first Big Lunch would not have been possible without the help of our massive army of friends and supporters who pledged their time and energy to help make this day a success.

Our wonderful sponsors

MasterCard is partnering with The Big Lunch to make Great Britain even better. Our research into what matters to the people of Britain today has shown us that there is a real desire for a return to community values and shared action. We believe that the starting point for this is the streets upon which we all live. By supporting The Big Lunch, we believe we will be helping to facilitate thousands of priceless moments up and down the UK and, as a result, play an active role in improving peoples’ everyday lives.

Supporting partners

EDF Energy is innovating for a low carbon future and enabling everyone to save today for a brighter tomorrow. Like Eden, we believe that social and environmental change go hand in hand.

The Royal Mail Group has a unique reach into every street and community in Britain and a long-standing heritage in community action. Royal Mail Group is ultimately about ‘Touching lives-Connecting people’ and so is the Big Lunch.

Communities and Local Government CLG’s vision is to create great places where people want to live, work and raise a family. CLG is supporting The Big Lunch as it will encourage cohesive and empowered communities.

Big Lottery Fund is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need. We award National Lottery grants to voluntary and community groups and projects that improve health, education and the environment.

V, the National Young Volunteers Service aims to inspire a new generation of volunteers (aged 16-25) across England. It does this by creating a diverse range of volunteering opportunities to help young people take action to improve lives, communities and the planet.