We would love to invite you to join our 10,000 Steps a day challenge this January!This challenge is the perfect opportunity to start your 2023 on a positive note – you can start any day in the month of January. Can you take on 10,000 steps a day for 31 days?

But of course, this is no ordinary challenge as this challenge has symbolic significance: 10,000 steps, over 31 days, totaling approximately 155 miles. This was the distance travelled by our Tommies during the fighting retreat to Dunkirk.

What do you get?

When you sign up to take part in your 10,000 Steps challenge and receive your first donation, you will receive a FREE fundraising pack complete with your 10,000 Steps t-shirt. You also get useful downloads, fundraising tips, and information from our team that will support you every step of the way.

Within 10 days of receiving your first donation, your pack will be sent to you by veterans employed in our social enterprise factory, Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Company.

Why we need you to take on this challenge

Every pound raised from your 10,000 Step challenge helps to support the UK’s most vulnerable veterans by allowing RBLI to provide safe homes and the support they need to get back on their feet. RBLI has ambitious plans to expand the outstanding facilities, care and welfare services we provide.

The major expansion, scheduled for completion in 2024, will vastly increase the unique mix of homes for veterans and their families. When complete, our expanded Village will mean RBLI can support an additional 600 veterans annually for the next 100 years.

We can’t wait to see you do your 10,000 Step challenge!

If you have any questions or need any help, please do email me at fundraising@rbli.co.uk

Ben Greenstreet
Community & Events Manager

You are invited to take part in RBLI’s biggest campaign yet, The Great Tommy Sleep Out 2023, raising vital funds and awareness in support of veterans facing homelessness.The Great Tommy Sleep Out is a fundraising challenge designed to support the estimated 6,000 veterans that are experiencing homelessness in the UK right now. 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! 

Why do we need you to take part and sleep out?

Our emergency accommodation, Mountbatten Pavilion, is facing enormous pressure this winter and will rely heavily on funds raised from generous supporters like you. Recent global events have deeply impacted military veterans right across the nation and we have seen a 45% increase in the demand for our services for homeless veterans over the past year alone. Every pound you raise helps the UK’s most vulnerable veterans, providing safe homes and the support they need to get back on their feet.

Who can take part?

We want you to take part as an individual, with your group like Cadets or Rotary, or even encourage your business to join this crucial campaign. Everyone that fundraises gets a fundraising pack and free beanie, and the team at RBLI will provide plenty of supporting documents to help you plan your sleep out. Get in touch with us for a chat about how you can get involved.

So what’s the next step?

The challenge officially begins in March 2023, so you have plenty time to start planning! However you are doing your challenge, your safety is our top priority. Read our guides for recommendations on how to make the most of this challenge in a safe and fun way, and top tips to support your fundraising.

If you have any questions or need any help please do email me at fundraising@rbli.co.uk

We can’t wait to find out more about your event plans!

Paula Ray
Head of Community & Events