Centenary Village latest: construction steams ahead

Village development will expand affordable social housing at a time of local and national pressure, helping families in real danger of eviction or debt crisis, and single veterans at great risk of homelessness.

So far, RBLI has successfully raised over £18m towards our Centenary Village development.

This means we have less than £4m to go to finish this crucial project which will see homes, and much needed wrap-around support, for over 100 vulnerable veterans and their families for decades to come.

We are delighted that following the government’s road map, it will once again be possible for visits to RBLI’s Village and new Centenary Development from 29th March.

The construction works are progressing well and already, the ground floors of the first buildings can clearly be seen.

The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the urgency for the new homes. The most disadvantaged in the UK are affected by the economic impact of this crisis. RBLI is seeing redundancy, financial crisis, and family break-ups on a new scale, as well as relationship breakdown as families struggle to cope with the months of financial pressure.

Now more than ever there is a desperate need to support our nation’s veterans. We have seen an increase in referrals since the start of the pandemic, from both veterans at risk of homelessness and those facing financial crisis.

To find out more about this project, go to rbli.co.uk/centenaryvillage