As we head into mid-January, the RBLI team look forward to what’s to come in 2022! From Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, to remembering the Falklands 40 years on. Here’s to a Happy New Year from all of us at the RBLI!

There has already been some exciting developments in our plans for 2022, and there are still a number of fantastic fundraising opportunities and incentives to be apart of this year. As the Tommy Club continues to gain significant momentum, we have already been in discussions with numerous partners and patrons to further aid our community of veterans with unwavering support.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Lifeworks Employment HUB! The HUB is an online portal created specifically for veterans undertaking our award-winning Lifeworks courses, containing new job opportunities matching a veteran’s experience in the Armed Forces. The HUB will also be a central location for additional resources to help the veteran community find employment, including tips on CV-writing, interview techniques and more.

The long-awaited return of our beloved Base Camp café is upon us! Base Camp was originally built as a central hub to create and maintain relationships with the local community and residents within the RBLI Village. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, Base Camp’s doors had to temporarily close.

We are now pleased to announce the grand re-opening! Planned to open it’s doors on 1st February 2022, the Base Camp café will be ready to sell various drinks and treats for all to enjoy! We couldn’t be happier!

All of the money raised from the RBLI shop goes directly into projects to help veterans and people with disabilities. Every product purchased enables you to show your support whilst benefitting from products such as the RBLI hoodie, made a heavyweight, 3 layer fabric perfect for winter – now only £34.99.

The Salty Sappers have now reached the end of their journey across the Atlantic, using their specially constructed 8.64m, R45 ocean rowing boat, Victory. Extreme weather conditions and blistering hands has not stopped them from battling nature and reaching their goal!

It’s not too late to donate to this amazing effort in aid of a cause providing a direct and unwavering affect on veterans’ lives.

Some truly fantastic news to share! Tommy Club Founding Patron, Peter Girling, has received his much-deserved MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s honours! Peter is a beacon of energy and has been a driving force in supporting the Tommy Club during the pandemic.

Thanks to Peter’s ongoing support, veterans will be able to receive truly life-changing services through RBLI and regain their independence in life. We couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of this prestigious honour. Congratulations Peter Girling MBE!

Thank you so much for your ongoing support for RBLI.

The Great Tommy Sleep Out is a fundraising challenge designed to collectively raise awareness and show support to the estimated 6,000 veterans that are experiencing homelessness in the UK right now. During the month of March, we are asking for your support by braving a cold night sleep and camping out under the stars while fundraising for our most vulnerable veterans.

The challenge doesn’t replicate rough sleeping, but it does give you an idea of the situation far too many of the nations heroes find themselves in. You can sleep outside for one night or more, in a tent, homemade shelter or directly beneath the stars. However you do the challenge is up to you. Just pick your location, plan your night out and get fundraising!

Join the RBLI Physical Sleep Out Event

As well as asking everyone to complete their virtual event in their local area, we will also be hosting a physical Great Tommy Sleep Out event in the RBLI Village in Kent. If you would like to register your interest, you can sign up via the link below and we will be in touch with further details!

Thank you so much for your ongoing support for RBLI.