Financial and employment support | Royal British Legion

We’re here to help ease the burden of financial pressures and transition into civilian life for the Armed Forces community.

Whether you need help to claim compensation after an injury, help with your finances or support to find a job after you've left the Armed Forces - we can help you.

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Finance

We can provide specialist compensation advice, help with debt and emergency situations, and can support you through grant applications.

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Employment

We can help you with career advice - before, during and after your time in the Armed Forces

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Forces to forge – How Tim became a blacksmith

After Tim Mackereth completed 22 years of service, he turned to us for support starting up his own blacksmith business.

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How our support teams help the Armed Forces community

Across the UK our team of Advice and Information staff provide vital support to ex-Serving personnel and their families.

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People are amazed about what support is available

Veteran Ben Poku has been a volunteer case worker at RBL for over 10 years. Read about his story here.

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How we help people leaving the Armed Forces

Leaving the Armed Forces can throw up lots of challenges. That's why we provide a range of support to help people make a smooth transition to civvy street.

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Call 0808 802 8080

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