Philanthropy

The Legion is so grateful for the support we receive from individuals making significant donations and for contributions from grant-making trusts.

The Army's counter-poaching operations

Since 2017 a new counter-poaching task force has trained more than 120 rangers to protect endangered wildlife in Malawi.

South East Asia Command

By 1945 Allied service personnel in SEAC totalled an incredible 1,304,126; 954,985 of this number were from Commonwealth and Empire forces.

Credit their Service

The Royal British Legion launches "Credit their Service", a campaign demanding an end to the unfair treatment of military compensation as income in welfare benefit means tests.

Volunteer at the National Memorial Arboretum

With 150 acres, over 300 memorials and an abundance of wildlife, there are a variety of volunteering roles at the National Memorial Arboretum. Learn more about the volunteering roles at the NMA, and find the application to apply on the Arboretum website.

F2F Events

Get in touch to register your interest or find out more about joining a support group or volunteering for the RBL Network for Carers.

WW2 veterans on coronavirus

WW2 veterans on how coronavirus is affecting their lives, and their experiences of coping in the face of adversity.

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Falklands: It’s only in the last few years I’ve realised what we achieved

Aged 17 when the Falklands War broke out, John Sheppard recalls his time as a young chef on board MSV Stena Seaspread during the conflict.

I think about the people that are still here

Harris Tatakis was seriously injured in 2007 when his Land Rover drove over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while serving in Afghanistan.

Angela

"I’m a veteran and also a beneficiary, so Remembrance is very important to me. I feel part of something special at the Royal British Legion."

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.

Expanding our support for dementia carers

Our Admiral Nurse service has expanded to Leeds and Bradford to provide support for carers of those with dementia in the Armed Forces Community.

From Private to Officer

Laura joined the Army as a Private and rose to the rank of Captain. Read about her challenges in the Army as a woman.