RBL secures thousands in benefit payments for struggling Yorkshire veteran 

RBL has helped an RAF veteran from Yorkshire to secure £9000 in unpaid benefits, rescuing him from a life of food banks and queuing for handouts.

RAF veteran cycles across America

Since becoming paralysed RAF veteran Anna has taken on many challenges. This year she conquered the Race Across America cycling challenge.

Legion helps pay for bespoke wheelchair for former Submariner

After an accident while cycling to work left a former Submariner badly brain damaged, The Royal British Legion and the Royal Navy teamed up to help him.

Battle Back instructor on Pedal to Paris challenge

Army veteran Allen hadn’t cycled for years before becoming an instructor at the Battle Back Centre. Four years on he is cycling from London to Paris.

Invictus Games: Sara’s story 

RAF veteran Sara on how RBL are supporting her to use sport as part of her recovery from a life-changing brain injury.

Civilians take on military slang

Do you know your Block Job from your EndEx? Military life is full of slang so we asked some civilians to guess what it means.

Support for carers: Dorothy's story

When Dorothy became her husband’s carer, our Admiral Nurse service stepped in to provide practical advice, and emotional and psychological support.

Rediscovering military camaraderie after a stroke

How we we supported Army veteran Baz in his recovery from a stroke and helped him reconnect with the Armed Forces community.

Team UK: Gemma's Story

Gemma served for over 15 years in the Armed Forces as a Physiotherapy Officer. After a serious injury brought about a premature end to her military career, she'll be representing Team UK as Vice Captain at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

How we support the Armed Forces community

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

Invictus Games: Dan's story 

Royal Navy veteran Dan shares how RBL is supporting his recovery through adaptive sport after his military career was ended by chronic illness.

Team UK: Neil's Story     

Neil Fellingham served for over 12 years in the RAF as a Senior Aircraftsman Technician, but his career was cut short after he sustained a serious leg injury. In 2025 he will compete as part of Team UK at the Invictus Games in Canada, competing in adaptive sports including Wheelchair Basketball and Alpine Skiing.

Invictus Games: Pete's story

Pete shares how the RBL is helping him reconnect with sports through the Invictus Games, after years of severe pain and his discharge from the RAF.

Jake's story

Jake Shroff was struggling with isolation and living with PTSD when he reached out for help to buy a new trike to regain some independence.

Fundraisers take on 480-mile trek from Windsor to Edinburgh

A team of veterans are walking from Windsor castle to Edinburgh castle in just 10 days to raise money for the Armed Forces community.

From RAF Flight Sergeant to RBL Advocate: Stacey’s Journey