Launched in 2022 and updated regularly, it brings together the most robust data available to understand the size, demographics, needs, and available support for the UK’s Armed Forces community – including veterans, serving personnel, and their families.
We are currently working to improve estimates of the size and needs of the bereaved Armed Forces community as part of this ongoing project.
This evidence base helps the Royal British Legion and the wider sector shape better policy, improve services, and target support more effectively
An estimated 4.5 million people across the UK are part of the armed forces community, including:
The presentation breaks down insights into six key themes that reflect important aspects of life in the Armed Forces community. These themes provide a structured view of the experiences, challenges and characteristics of the community:
We have a much more detailed presentation pack that sits behind this work. If you are interested in exploring the data and insights in more depth, please get in contact here: [email protected]
