The Royal British Legion is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as our Patron.
While having royal patronage from its founding in 1921, the Legion received its "Royal" appellation in 1971 on its golden anniversary.
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne is President of the Women's Section of the Royal British Legion.
In our most significant elections in recent years, we had several roles to fill including a National Chair, National Vice Chair, Trustees, and Membership Council Representatives.
These roles are vital in helping to shape the RBL’s leadership. Following a comprehensive and robust process, we have now concluded the elections process. More details on the results can be found on the Elections Page.
Our aims for 2024 and beyond
Thank you
The Board exercises responsibility for the overall strategic direction, governance and management of RBL.
The Royal British Legion is governed by a Board of Trustees. Elections and appointments are staggered over a three year cycle to allow an intake of new Trustees every year.
The Board delegates responsibility for the day-to-day running of RBL through the Director General to the Executive Board.
The RBL Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
National President |
Paul Bennett CB OBE |
National Chair |
Lynda Atkins |
National Vice Chair |
Paul Harris |
Elected Trustees |
Phil Davies |
James Lambert |
Tom Harrison |
Steven Lee |
Helen Owen |
James Sibbald |
| John Thornhill |
Appointed Trustees |
Paul Astruc |
Elizabeth Butler FCA |
Monica Risam |
Debbie Sorkin |
Chairman of Women’s Section |
Jan Buxton |
Executive Board
| Director General |
| Mark Atkinson |
Executive Director: Services |
| Antony Baines |
Executive Director: Digital, Data and Technology |
| Steve Blackburn |
Chief Financial Officer |
| Chris Tingle |
Executive Director: Marketing, Fundraising, and Remembrance |
| Gary Ryan |
Executive Director: People and Organisational Development |
| Karen Gill |
Executive Director: Membership |
| Nina Villa |
