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Thank you to our donors

We are so grateful to all donations to the Legion. Our life-changing work would not be possible without our supporter’s commitment and generosity.

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Albert Jarrett in uniform

Albert's story

Originally from Jamaica, Albert Jarrett, 96, signed up to join the RAF in 1942 on the island before travelling to the UK in 1943.

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RBL's press office is available from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Please contact one of the team and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

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Walter Randall is the Legion's oldest Poppy Appeal collector

Britain's oldest Poppy Appeal Collector

103-year-old World War Two veteran, Walter Randall, has been hailed as the country's oldest fundraiser for the Royal British Legion.

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Remembrance Stories

Explore stories of service and sacrifice from our Armed Forces, allies, and Commonwealth nations, and learn how they defended Britain’s freedoms and values.

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Our History

RBL was formed on 15 May 1921, bringing together four organisations of ex-servicemen that had established themselves after the First World War.

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Get in touch

We support our Armed Forces community, including serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Get in touch here.

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Barbara Windsor at London Poppy Day 2017

A tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor

Everyone at The Royal British Legion is incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Dame Barbara Windsor. An unforgettable character, Dame Barbara brought joy to all who knew her with her infectious laugh and personality.

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Was it an ambush? On tour in Belfast

Forty years since he served as a Corporal in the Royal Corps of Transport, David Sismey looks back on his time on tour in Belfast.

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Modern Slavery Act Transparency

Read the steps we have taken to ensure that slavery and trafficking is not taking place in our organisation or any of our supply chains.

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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.

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Veteran Dan Smith Paddle of Britain

Army Veteran completes epic Paddle of Britain challenge

Dan Smith challenged himself to paddle the length of Great Britain to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 and raise money for the Legion.

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Ben Poku in uniform

How Army Nurse Ben gives back as a Legion volunteer

In addition to being a full-time Army nurse on a neurological ward, Ben also volunteers for The Royal British Legion.

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Army cadets group photo Esther McVey MP

Encouraging community support for RBL

Khumi Tonsing Burton has supported RBL for over 20 years. She has always been a champion of Remembrance and has actively encourage the community, especially young people to get involved and support RBL.

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New Director General

The Royal British Legion has announced Mark Atkinson, current Chief Executive Officer at RNID, the national charity supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss, or tinnitus, as its new Director General.

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RBL members enjoying London Pride

Celebrating 100 years of support

On 15 May 2021 join us online as we celebrate our centenary through a series of live events including a livestream from the Cenotaph.

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