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Can we help?

Who we help

We help serving members of the Armed Forces, ex-Service men and women and their families, now and for the rest of their lives.

More information about eligibility for our help.

Kirianne Curley - beneficiary

Kirianne Curley's husband, Royal Marine Corporal Stephen Curley of 40 Commando, was killed in an IED explosion whilst on foot patrol in Afghanistan in May 2010. He was 26 years old. At the time of his death, the couple's son was just a few weeks old.

Mrs Curley is using the Legion's Independent Inquest Advice service to help her through the inquest into her husband's death. You can read more about her story here.

Sheila Hunt - beneficiary

Mrs Sheila Hunt

When Mrs Sheila Hunt, 85, needed help to install a new security device to her home, the Legion sent one of its friendly handymen, David. He noticed some loose bricks in the external wall and was able to replace them for her, as well as fitting a doorbell that Mrs Hunt could hear throughout the house.

It's these small things that make a crucial difference to people's lives. "Thanks to the Legion, I now know I can get that extra bit of help when I need it now that I'm living alone."

Sam Bowen - beneficiary

26 year-old Samantha served as a Gunner in the Royal Artillery.  Whilst on a tour of Iraq in 2006 mortar fire left her badly injured with shrapnel in her leg and a shattered ankle. The Legion represented her in her appeal and she was eventually awarded a much higher tariff. 

More recently, the Legion has helped her to move house and provided white goods as well as carrying out some essential home adaptations to allow for easier living conditions.

Barry O'Connell - beneficiary

32 year-old Barry served in the Royal Marines for 12 years as a Physical Training Instructor. He has physically trained some of the highest ranking officers in the British Army.

Since leaving the Armed Forces in May 2011, Barry has been awarded £25,000 through the Legion's Be the Boss scheme to start up his own fitness studio in Hammersmith. You can read more about Barry's story here.