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Welcome to The Royal British Legion in Dorset

We are here to administer and support the delivery of welfare services and the membership and fundraising activities of the Legion's branches and clubs throughout Dorset.

We cover within the County Council boundary of Dorset, from Lyme Regis in the west, across to Highcliffe-on-Sea in the east and from Portland Bill in the south to Gillingham (Dorset) in the north.

The Royal British Legion is very active in the County with approximately 11,000 Legion members, located in 46 branches, which are supported by 21 RBL Clubs.

The County Office is located in the centre of Blandford Forum as the base for the full time staff: the County Manager and the County Welfare Office, the County Secretary and the Community Fundraiser.

We are here to administer and support the delivery of welfare services and the membership and fundraising activities of the Legion's branches and clubs throughout Dorset. The County Committee also meets in Blandford.

Membership of The Royal British Legion is available to all adults, not just members or ex-members of the forces and we always welcome new members. Drop into your local branch or click here to find out how you can join.

About The Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion is the nation's leading Armed Forces charity providing care and support to all members of the British Armed Forces past and present and their families. It is also the national Custodian of Remembrance and safeguards the Military Covenant between the nation and its Armed Forces. It is best known for the annual Poppy Appeal and its emblem the red poppy.

Visit www.britishlegion.org.uk for details of our national initiatives.

Latest news

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Branches

To find out who to contact in your area please see the list of Branches on our branch information page.