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The Royal British Legion Shoulder to shoulder with all who Serve

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION IN KENT

Stand Shoulder to Shoulder with all who Serve

Join our Team in Kent We are the nation's leading Armed Forces charity providing care and support to all members of the Armed Forces past and present and their families.

One of the main roles of The Royal British Legion is to raise awareness within the community of the needs of the Armed Forces family.

The public are generally aware of this during the Poppy Appeal and Remembrance period from late October to mid November and we receive fantastic support with the majority of people wearing poppies.

But we need support throughout each year to ensure that our work can continue. This can take many forms from a simple donation to the thrills of skydiving.

Here in Kent and on Facebook

HOW WE HELP

If you've served in the Forces or are the dependant of someone who has served, The Royal British Legion's services are available to help you. Around 9.5 million people in the UK are eligible for our support and we spend nearly £1.4 million a week helping those in the greatest need.

FUNDRAISING

We hope to make fundraising here in Kent a rewarding experience - fundraising doesn't have to be daunting, and with our advice, tips and support, we know hope you'll find it simple and fun. See our fundraising pages for more information, and stand shoulder to shoulder with all who serve. Visit our Facebook Page Facebook here in Kent

The latest Poppy Appeal figure here in Kent stands at £1,304,243.76 as of 17/5/2012

Thank you for your continuing support.

VOLUNTEERING

Our volunteers and supporters form the backbone of the Legion. Without them we would miss not just the money thety raise on our behalf, but the enthusiam and human touch they bring to the work they do. See our Volunteering Opportunities page for more infomation. Featured this month are Poppy Organiser volunteering opportunities in Hildenborough and South East Tunbridge Wells.

MEMBERSHIP

The Legion was formed as a voice for the Armed Forces community. 360,000
members help us ensure that this voice does not go unheard.

We welcome all supporters of the Service community, you don't have to have an
Armed Forces background to join.

Join a network of people who care about Armed Forces personnel,
ex-Servicemen and women and their families
Show your support for our campaigning work for the Armed Forces
community
Access unique discounts through the MOD Defence Discount Scheme and Rewards for Forces discounts
Vote on the issues we champion and shape the way the Legion evolves
Enjoy social and sports events and get
involved in one of our 50 bands
Receive free copies of our bi-monthly Legion Magazine which keeps you up to date with news about the Legion's work around the UK and abroad
Join one of 2500
branches nationwide or overseas
Receive concessions on affiliated Legion products including Poppy Travel
Take part in ceremonial events, indirectly through eligibility
to tickets for the Festival of Remembrance, or directly by becoming a Standard Bearer
Youth members can take part in parades as youth standard bearers; learn to play a musical instrument; become a majorette and possibly take part in the annual Festival of Remembrance.

Join online, call into your nearest branch or fill in a membership form
Membership costs £12 a year. Individual branches may also charge an
administration fee
Join either your county branch, a national branch or one of our an overseas
branches. National branches have no geographical borders. They include:
St James's Branch - the only online branch to offer club affiliation which
entitles you to visit Legion Clubs
The National Memorial Arboretum Branch
Riders Branch
Y Services
Youth membership is
available for people aged 12 to 16 years
Your support really matters