2025 has undoubtedly been a busy year, thanks to the team at Leavers to Leaders . Here is a short recap on how the year started and how it ended. Here are the highlights with a video from our Founder, Samuel T. Reddy :
●Launched the Commonwealth House Project – A game-changing space to empower our heroes. Ran a vibrant community engagement project in the West Midlands – Forging real connections and support.
●Gave over 30 hours of voluntary community work – Hands-on impact in lives that matter.
●Celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Commonwealth House – Honouring shared history and sacrifice.
●Cooked 5 international cuisine meals for 75 people – Feasting as a family with global flavours.
●Hosted the LTL Summit for Commonwealth personnel, veterans, and families – Inspiring talks and breakthroughs.Connected with Commonwealth High Commissioners in the UK – Building bridges at the highest levels.
●Worked with the Home Office on naturalisation delays – Advocating for fairer paths to belonging for Military Children.
●Developed 15 Military leaders and their military spouses with pracademic knowledge to become global impactors and make sustainable Impact.
●Organised the LTL Awards – Spotlighting outstanding Commonwealth service stars.
●Opened Commonwealth Military Hubs across the UK – Doorways to resources and camaraderie.
●Launched the Lord Lieutenant Awards – Recognising top community contributors while fundraising for the Invictus Games and Fisher House.
●Bonus Impact: Raised funds to grow The SCB BookClubs in Fiji Islands and St Vincent—spreading knowledge & the love of reading worldwide!
What a year of service, grit, and growth. I am grateful for our team, partners, and every family we’ve lifted. 2026 is set to be Op Belonging’s biggest year yet—stay tuned for game-changing initiatives! 🤩Here’s to stronger connections and purposeful strides ahead. Enjoy the festivities!
See you in 2026,
Samuel T. Reddy