On this page you will find information about:
- The poppies and wreaths that The Poppy Factory produces.
- The programmes run by the charity to support the Armed Forces community.
- Eligibility criteria for support from the charity.
Each year, The Poppy Factory produces thousands of poppies and wreaths made by ex-service personnel, veterans, and dependents. The poppies made at the factory are handed out during October and November as part of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, raising money to support the Armed Forces community.
Find out more about ordering Poppy Wreaths on the RBL Knowledge Base website.
Since 1922, The Poppy Factory has provided employment support to veterans and their family members. The charity was set up by Major Howson MC to support First World War veterans and continues to help the community today.
Learn more about the poppies and wreaths produced at The Poppy Factory on their website.
Employment services
In addition to employing veterans and dependents with physical and mental health conditions at the factory, the charity provides employment support services for the Armed Forces community. Every year, the charity helps hundreds of ex-service personnel and dependents across England and Wales to transform their lives.
The Poppy Factory’s employment support programmes help ex-service personnel, veterans, and family members. This support includes:
- Support with CVs, job application forms and interview preparations.
- Help with training and qualifications, including support seeking funding.
- Advocacy with employers and the Armed Forces community to overcome barriers and find solutions.
The Poppy Factory may also be able to help you if you are being made redundant, are absent through long-term sickness, or your role negatively impacts your health.
Eligibility for support
The Poppy Factory is here for anyone who has served for one day or more in the Armed Forces or Reserves and has any kind of physical or mental health condition. Additionally, they have programmes open to adult family members who support or care for members of the Armed Forces community with health conditions.
The charity also has employment consultants based regionally across England and Wales.
Read about the regional support available on The Poppy Factory website.
How to access employment support from The Poppy Factory
If you would like to access the support services offered by The Poppy Factory you can get in touch using their online registration form.
Register for support on The Poppy Factory website.
You can also contact The Poppy Factory using the details below. They can help you fill in the form, or register using an alternative method.
