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Group sitting by a fire pit in the evening at Eden

Local community initiatives

Situated in the heart of Cornwall, the Eden Project is not only a major attraction that has helped draw tourists to the county, but a unique place which brings local people together for all sorts of charitable causes. 

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“ If we could build this place, in a former clay pit, surely together we can all take on even bigger challenges… ”

Cornwall's 'village hall'

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Since the Eden Project opened in 2001 it has generated more than £2 billion for the regional economy.

We like to think of ourselves as Cornwall’s ‘village hall’, a venue where people from all walks of life can come together to support local campaigns for good.

As well as providing opportunities for local families to connect with each other and nature through Deep Roots New Shoots, plus health and wellbeing activities through Nature’s Way, we support and provide the venue for regular fundraising events, including Cornwall’s Christmas Fair, Sleep Out, and the Eden Marathon. 

The change we're making

Cornwall Christmas Fair

The annual Cornwall Christmas Fair heralds the start of the season of goodwill in our county. Since its inception, the fair has raised over £750,000 to help local causes, including cancer patients through Macmillan Cancer Support and some of Cornwall’s most deprived communities through the Cornwall Community Foundation.

People shopping at a sparkly Christmas fair

To support the Cornwall Christmas Fair we open our doors to all fair-goers for free on the day and all funds collected from tickets go straight to the chosen charity.

Grandparents playing outside

We provided funded places in our nature-based play scheme, providing rich opportunities for under-5s and their families learn, explore and connect with the natural world.

Ladies walking arm in arm in Eden Project's outdoor gardens

We support people, from the elderly to those with health issues from mental illness to diabetes, through social prescribing here at Eden.

Group of ladies drinking hot chocolate by a fire pit

Each winter we host a Sleep Out, inviting individuals to sleep outside at Eden – with the support of our team – to raise awareness and funds to support local homelessness charities.

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By supporting Eden today – by joining as a Member, or making a donation – you’ll help us to continue to deliver transformational projects which can help change the world for the better.
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