RBVE Village

Volunteer with RBVE and help support veterans and people with disabilities. From events to factory support roles, your time makes a lasting impact.

Housing for Veterans

RBVE has been providing homes for disadvantaged veterans since 1919. Thousands have rebuilt their lives in our Kent village, overcoming injury, disability, and long-term unemployment to find stability and purpose.

Today, we support more than 340 veterans and their families across a thriving, inclusive community. Many begin their journey in emergency accommodation, progress to individual housing, and move on to independent living beyond the Village. For those aged 55 and over who need extra care, we offer permanent supported living in dedicated residences.

Our village model combines housing, employment, and community support in one place. It’s a proven blueprint for lasting impact, and one that could be replicated across the UK to support more veterans facing disadvantage.

Designed for Connection

At the heart is a two-storey community centre with an accessible gym, café, and IT learning suite. These spaces bring people together, encourage intergenerational connection, and support wellbeing.

Veterans live side by side with their families and peers, sharing experiences and looking out for one another. It’s a neighbourhood built on mutual respect and shared experience.

The Centenary Village: 100 New Homes

Our £28 million capital project will deliver 100 additional homes for 100 veterans and their families by 2027. A national beacon for veteran welfare, it combines: