Remembrance & RBLI

This Autumn, as we have done for over 100 years, we will be remembering those who who gave their lives during the First World War and in all conflicts since, and will be raising money to support veterans in need of our help.

There are lots of ways to get involved with RBLI this Remembrance period; buy merchandise in our online shop, join our Tommy Club, or challenge yourself while raising money to support veterans.

Remembrance & Rbli

This Autumn, as we have done for over 100 years, we will be remembering those who who gave their lives during the First World War and in all conflicts since, and will be raising money to support veterans in need of our help.

There are lots of ways to get involved with RBLI this Remembrance period; buy merchandise in our online shop, join our Tommy Club, or challenge yourself while raising money to support veterans.

WHAT IS REMEMBRANCE?

At 11:00 on the 11th of November, 1918, the Western Front fell silent after over four years of continued warfare, signaling an armistice to secure a peace agreement. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month has subsequently gained special significance and has become synonymous with remembering those who lost their lives during WW1; a figure widely believed to be upwards of 12 million people.

 This day is honoured around the globe, particularly in nations within the Commonwealth, and is commemorated in the UK with a national two minute silence and a series of public events to remember those lost in WW1 and other conflicts.

Remembrance Tommy Poppy

Why support RBLI FOR REMEMBRANCE? 

Royal British Legion Industries provides support to more than 11,000 people every year. Through employment, welfare and accommodation support, RBLI gives disadvantaged military veterans the tools to change their lives.

We run a 75-acre village, based in Kent, which provides a home to more than 300 veterans and their families with further support being provided for veterans nationwide.

This Remembrance period, your role is more vital than ever in supporting our community of heroes.

Why support RBLI FOR REMEMBRANCE?

Royal British Legion Industries provides support to more than 11,000 people every year. Through employment, welfare and accommodation support, RBLI gives disadvantaged military veterans the tools to change their lives.

We run a 75-acre village, based in Kent, which provides a home to more than 300 veterans and their families with further support being provided for veterans nationwide.

This Remembrance period, your role is more vital than ever in supporting our community of heroes.

Run for Remembrance

Join us for our Tommy 10K: For Remembrance, you can take on this challenge by walking, running, or wheeling. You can do this challenge however you like, whether that’s all at once on Armistice Day or spread out over multiple days.

Anyone can take part, regardless of age or ability. You can choose to walk, run, wheel, cycle, scoot, or even rollerblade a ’10K Your Way’

It’s free to sign up! All we ask is that you raise money for RBLI. Once you receive your first donation on your fundraising page, we’ll send you a free Tommy 10K T-shirt.

 

SHOP

RBLI’s social enterprises, Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Company and Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company, have teams of hard working men and women made up of those who have served our country or have a disability impacting their everyday lives. Now, their skills are used in the manufacturing and fulfillment of all of the products seen on the RBLI shop.

By purchasing a product from our new Remembrance 2023 range, you are directly supporting veterans. In purchasing Tommy products, such as the Unknown Tommy or our Tommy pin badges, you will be helping us to provide meaningful employment to injured veterans in our factories with all funds raised going directly to RBLI’s mission of helping veterans.

 

SHOP

RBLI’s social enterprises, Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Company and Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company, have teams of hard working men and women made up of those who have served our country or have a disability impacting their everyday lives. Now, their skills are used in the manufacturing and fulfillment of all of the products seen on the RBLI shop.

By purchasing a product from our new Remembrance 2023 range, you are directly supporting veterans. In purchasing Tommy products, such as the Unknown Tommy or our Tommy pin badges, you will be helping us to provide meaningful employment to injured veterans in our factories with all funds raised going directly to RBLI’s mission of helping veterans.

 

Tommy Magnet

£4.99

Tommy Solar Light

£17.99

Remembrance 2023 Lapel Pin

£9.99

Tommy Union Jack Wall Art

£14.99

Tommy Embroidered Polo

£24.99

Become a Tommy Club Champion

The Tommy Club is an exciting way for you to support our Armed Forces veterans. There has never been a more important time for us to commit our support to the veterans of today and make certain that we can be here for them for decades to come.

Who is tommy?

The origin of the term Tommy is widely disputed, the most common interpretation is that the term comes from Tommy Atkins, which is slang for a common soldier in the British Army. It is known to have been used as early as 1743, however the term Tommy was chosen as a generic name by the war office in 1815. Legend has it that in WW1 German soldiers would call out “Tommy” across no man’s land if they wanted to speak to a British soldier.

Established in 1919, Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) helped and supported many wounded, injured and sick ex-Forces personnel returning from war and continued ever since, expanding its range of services through the funds it raises through charitable donations.

Fundraise for RBLI

This Remembrance period why not achieve something special and raise vital funds for RBLI. Supporting veterans and those in need is at the heart of what we do and we can’t do it without your help.

A great way to raise funds for RBLI is to take part in one in one of our fundraising campaigns, challenge yourself and raise sponsorship money or organise an event of your own. From the Tommy 10K, a skydive, or arranging a Tommy Tea, there’s a way for everyone to get involved and pledge their support to the cause.

Fundraise for RBLI

This Remembrance period why not achieve something special and raise vital funds for RBLI. Supporting veterans and those in need is at the heart of what we do and we can’t do it without your help.

A great way to raise funds for RBLI is to take part in one in one of our fundraising campaigns, challenge yourself and raise sponsorship money or organise an event of your own. From the Tommy 10K, a skydive, or arranging a Tommy Tea, there’s a way for everyone to get involved and pledge their support to the cause.

Where your help goes

RBLI has a number of divisions all supporting veterans in different areas of their lives, no matter their circumstances or history; from residential support, which includes emergency veteran accommodation through to specialist dementia care, to employment support and opportunities for those who have left the Armed Forces and are struggling to adjust to civvy street. 

These divisions, along with your valued support, mean we can help veterans for another 100 years.

How will you show your support?

Partner WIth Us

Our partners have helped us to deliver incredible projects from new homes for homeless veterans, to employment programmes and mental health support, all which have changed the lives of some of the UK’s most vulnerable veterans. Whether you’re looking to demonstrate your company’s support of the Armed Forces, engage employees and customers in a unique way or strengthen brand awareness and purpose though our much loved and iconic Tommy, we’ll work with you to ensure your partnership with us achieves value and impact.