Did you see the absolutely incredible kick off to our Tommy 10k this week? The crew of one of the Royal Navy’s leading aircraft carriers joined forces with Royal British Legion Industries to launch a national fundraising campaign which aims to raise vital funds for the military charity.

On Wednesday 6th October, more than 60 crew members of the HMS Prince of Wales took on RBLI’s Tommy 10k challenge which encourages participants to run, walk or ‘wheel’ 10 kilometres over the coming Remembrance period to fundraise for ex-service personnel and their families.

Crewmembers took part in the challenge on the ship’s 280 metre-long flight deck, which has space for three full-size football pitches. Joining them was RBLI’s Chief Executive Steve Sherry CMG OBE.

It’s not too late to order a Tommy- our veterans are working hard to get your Tommies dispatched in plenty of time for Remembrance day.

Whether you put a Tommy in your window, light a Tommy tealight, or wear a Tommy Remembrance pin, lets get together as a nation and pay our respects.

We are partnering with Lambeth palace for an exciting event on the 29th of October and you are invited! This is an opportunity to visit the gardens of Lambeth Palace and experience an installation of RBLI Tommys, plus take part in an outdoor Christian Service, followed by a Moment of Remembrance suitable for a range of traditions and beliefs.

‘Lambeth Palace Remembers’ will be a unique opportunity for the public, from all backgrounds, and a range of traditions and beliefs to engage with, learn about, share, experience and reflect. Throughout the afternoon there will be a short outdoor Christian service (come rain or shine!), followed by a moment to share experiences and customs from other traditions, concluding with a minute’s silence to remember and reflect upon those who served in defence of freedom. There will be opportunity to hear and read testimony and first-hand accounts of conflict from a wide and inclusive spectrum of voices.

Drinks and light refreshments available in the Palace marquee.

Free entry, but we would encourage you to reserve one of the limited spaces here…

Thank you so much for your ongoing support for RBLI.

RBLI