We provide support to the Armed Forces community who may need financial support.
Whether you are in need of urgent assistance to get through a temporary crisis or need help at home we may be able to help with a grant.
Online Grant Application
The Online Grants Application allows those to seek support that would rather apply online and manage the process directly, allowing applicants to provide the needed information and evidence to support their application themselves. This programme is designed to allow us to assist people who need help in a quick and easy way with everyday essentials.
This application is open to anyone who is eligible for our support struggling to pay for items and services they need. And you can apply online using the below link. We aim to assess applications within 5 days of submission.
Please note we cannot provide any ongoing mobility, rent & deposits and debt support via this route.
If you need support with these categories please contact us via 0808 802 8080 or [email protected].
Alternatively, you can get support via our online chat.
Applying via the Online Grant Application
Apply hereApply for the Online Grant Application using the Lightning Reach portal.
This platform is provided by our trusted partner, Lightning Reach, a social impact start-up which uses secure technology to make the application process as quick and safe as possible for you.
A simple 3 step process
- Register and complete your profile here
When asked if you or a member of your immediate family serve / have served in the Armed Forces, make sure to select ‘Yes’ to ensure you are matched to the Royal British Legion. - Once you’ve completed your profile, you should receive a support match to the Royal British Legion. Click ‘continue’ to complete and submit your application.
- Provide your supporting evidence and submit your application to the Royal British Legion.
Once your application has been submitted a member of the grants team will be in touch with you within 5 working days.
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Additional grants
We also administers funds on behalf of specialist ex-service organisations.
Find other grants
If you, or someone you know, might be eligible for a grant from one of the organisations below, please contact [email protected] or call our helpline on 0808 802 8080.
