Inspired by Jo Cox MP, the Great Get Together brings together communities to celebrate what unites us, to bridge divides and to make new connections.
Each summer hundreds of Great Get Together events across the UK take place on the weekend closest to Jo’s birthday in June. These events reject division and bring to life her message that we have more in common than that which divides us.
Loneliness was an issue of great importance to Jo and each year we also run the Great Winter Get Together in January to demonstrate the power of meaningful connection to reduce loneliness.
The Great Get Together restores my faith in human kindness and confirms the need to connect and interact with others.
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The impact of the Great Get Together
95%
felt inspired to make new connections with people from different backgrounds in their area
95%
felt like they belonged in their community after participating in a Great Get Together, compared to 75% beforehand
92%
of those who organised a Great Get Together said that it made them feel happier
What’s coming up?
The upcoming Great Winter Get Together will take place in January 2023. More details will be announced soon, sign up for email updates below to be the first to know more!
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