Royal British Legion | Armed Forces Charity

We are here to support over 2 million armed forces veterans for life, whatever the need, whenever it’s needed.

Every poppy shows you care about the Armed Forces community and helps us continue our vital work supporting serving and ex-serving personnel and their families.

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Your support helps provide vital services to veterans like Leon.

Help to stop suffering

We couldn’t do it without you

However you choose to support the Armed Forces Community, there is always something for everyone.

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Shop

We have a wide range of poppy products available with something for everyone, including Poppy memorabilia, wreaths, stationery and jewellery.

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Gift in Will

You can help to safeguard the future of the Armed Forces community by leaving a gift in your will.

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Events

Poppy Walk

Come together this Poppy Appeal as we share treasured memories and personal reflections on a 3km family-friendly walk.

November 2025

New Teaching Remembrance resources are here

We are launching our Early Years Foundation Stage resources this year and bringing new teaching resources for all stages to provide a better teaching experience for our teachers.

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More remembrance resources

Remembrance

The poppy

What is the inspiration and history behind the poppy becoming a symbol of Remembrance?

Read all about the poppy

News and updates

How do you wear your poppy?

There is no right or wrong way to wear a poppy. Wearing one is a matter of personal choice, as is, how to wear it.

Find out how to wear your poppy

How to help

Poppy Appeal

The Poppy Appeal is the Royal British Legion’s biggest fundraising campaign held every year in November, during the period of Remembrance.

Get involved in the Poppy Appeal

About RBL

The Royal British Legion is here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. And we’re not going anywhere.

We support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week.

Our support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over.

Captain Myles, British Army, Katie Myles & Son, Volunteer Collectors at London Poppy Day on 31 October 2024

Our Strategy to 2035

We have published a new 10-year strategy that sets out our ambition to meet the changing needs of the Armed Forces community. Our ambition is to bring society together to recognise, remember, and support the Armed Forces community.

We get together

Wherever you are, whatever you like to do, there's a branch for you.

Become a member

We campaign

We champion key issues, giving our Armed Forces community a voice.

Campaign with us

Get involved

From our Poppy Appeal to volunteering, or assisting Armed Forces and veterans, there are so many ways to support the Royal British Legion.

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A Standard Bearer preparing for a Remembrance parade

Stories

Read stories of how RBL brings together nations, communities and individuals to create better futures for the Armed Forces community and their families.

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Careers

Start your careers at the Royal British Legion. This is where you'll find a job that supports your ambition and those in our Armed Forces community.

Search and apply for roles

Our team is just a phone call away

Call us on 0808 802 8080. Lines are open from 8am-8pm every day.

We couldn't do it without you

How to help

Ways to give

There are many ways you can give to the Royal British Legion. From a one-off donation or giving a gift in memory - there's something for everyone.

Ways to give to RBL

Poppy Appeal volunteers selling the Legion's paper poppies at Covent Garden Market

How to help

Things to do

Whether you’re a volunteer, member or proud Poppy Appeal collector – however you choose to support the Royal British Legion, we couldn’t do it without you.

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