I am writing to invite and encourage all the scouts associated with the Scout Association to participate in a remarkable event in support of Royal British Legion Industries Great Tommy Sleep Out 2025 will be in its 5th year and we want to make it RBLI’s biggest event ever. In 2024 we saw 750 groups take part alongside thousands of individual supporters raising together an outstanding £1.2M.

RBLI is a distinguished charity organisation that works tirelessly to provide care and support to our veterans, particularly those who have faced challenges and hardships upon returning from their service and find themselves in our emergency homeless accommodation. The Great Tommy Sleep Out is a fundraising initiative aimed at raising awareness and vital funds to empower and improve the lives of these brave individuals.

The Great Tommy Sleep Out takes place in March 2025. It is an opportunity for Scouts across the nation to come together and have a positive impact in the lives of our veterans. By participating in the event, Scouts will not only demonstrate their commitment to serving their community but also contribute towards a cause that resonates with the core values of scouting.

Other Scout groups who have previous taken part in the event have told me that the Sleep Out aligns with their core values and builds on leadership. teamwork, community engagement, personal growth, and empathy.

We kindly request you support and share this invitation with all scout units. Encourage scouts to form teams, set fundraising goals, and participate in the Great Tommy Sleep Out 2025. We are confident that their involvement will make a substantial difference to the lives of our veterans and contribute towards a brighter future for those who have served our country.

To register for the event or obtain further information, please visit our website at rbli.co.uk/sleepout or contact Lisa Cooksley-White from the fundraising team on 01622 795912.

Thank you for your time, we look forward to your support in making the Great Tommy Sleep Out 2025 a grand success. Together, we can bring hope, dignity, and brighter futures to our veterans.

Tabitha O’Neill
RBLI