London Poppy Day is the flagship fundraising event for the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal and will take place on 30th October 2025.
This one-day street collection is a unique volunteering opportunity where you can collect donations alongside over 1,000 currently serving personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force.
Collections take place from 7am to 7pm at 70 mainline and underground stations across London, as well as corporate offices across the city.
What to expect:
- Volunteers need to be available for at least two hours
- Full-day volunteering roles are also available
- Full-day volunteers are provided with food vouchers, a free 3-day National Rail travel pass (valid 29th-31st October) and free travel on the TfL network on 30th October
Volunteers have been at the heart of the Poppy Appeal for over 100 years, and by supporting us on London Poppy Day you’ll help make a real impact on the lives of veterans and their families