Don’t let them face life’s battles alone
From money troubles to health issues, and from bereavement to mental health problems, members of the Armed Forces family face a range of challenges and urgently need the kind of help that RBL can provide. As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, your support could help ensure nobody has to struggle alone.
Eighty years after the war in Europe was won, there are over 2 million veterans of more recent conflicts — of all ages — living in the UK. It can take a lot for them to reach out for support, so it is vital that RBL can be here when they do.
Your gift today could provide housing support to keep an ex-Service man or woman off the streets. You could help an Armed Forces family overcome financial hardship and feed hungry mouths. Or you could help a veteran to live – and thrive – after a physical injury or with a mental health issue.
Whatever someone’s situation, your generosity can make sure RBL is here to do what’s needed, without delay.
Make a gift today — stand by our veterans as they face everyday battles.
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Cracking the code — Betty’s story
Betty Webb is now 101 years old, but she was just 18 when she joined the famous WWII codebreakers at Bletchley Park. She felt it was her duty to sign up and volunteer for the war effort, so in 1941 she joined the Army Territorial Service (ATS) and soon found herself carrying out highly classified work involving intercepted messages sent between Japanese units.
She was still working there four years later, on 8th May 1945 — VE Day.
“It was wonderful to hear the war in Europe was over,” she says, “But it made no difference to my work. I was still working towards the efforts in the Far East.” After the end of hostilities in Europe she headed to Washington D.C., where she continued work on Japanese communications until VJ Day in August.
Just like Betty, so many of our nation’s Armed Forces have served their country with skill and dedication. We will be forever grateful, and with your help, we aim to ensure we are always there for them.
Home from Helmand — Darren’s story
Husband and father of two, Darren Fuller joined the Army in 1994. He served multiple tours in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. One fateful day in 2008 he suffered a serious injury in Helmand province, Afghanistan, which led to his lower right arm being amputated.
Darren’s world was upended, and he faced a long, difficult path to recovery. Luckily, support from RBL was just a phone call away.
“During my first few months being back at home, I was visited by the Legion’s welfare department to ask if there was anything they could do,” he says. “A few small adaptations were made around my house which improved my day-to-day life and helped me regain more and more independence. I will be eternally grateful.”
Give them a fighting chance
On this 80th anniversary of VE Day, we remember and honour all those who have served their country — not only in the Second World War, but whenever and wherever they have heard the call to serve.
With a gift today, you could give one of our 2 million veterans a lifeline in the face of everyday battles.
Here are just some of the ways in which you could make a difference:
- Advice and Information Line
On average, we receive almost 8,000 calls to our Advice and Information Line every month — often from people who are facing serious issues after serving their country. You could help ensure we are just a phone call away to give them the advice and support they need.
- Financial grants
No-one should have to choose between food and warmth. With so many members of the Armed Forces community struggling to make ends meet, your gift could ensure nobody goes hungry or cold or ends up facing homelessness.
- Care for older veterans
RBL takes its commitment of a lifetime of care seriously, which is why we are proud to provide a range of donor-supported services for older veterans. Your gift could help fund our independent living support, Admiral Nurses who give home-based dementia care, or any of our six care homes across the UK.
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