Dan Arnold

Dan Arnold’s tattoos document the good and the bad on his journey from soldier to PTSD survivor.

New Director General

The Royal British Legion has announced Mark Atkinson, current Chief Executive Officer at RNID, the national charity supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss, or tinnitus, as its new Director General.

The secret WW2 love letters between two men

Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher fell in love before the start of WW2; but when Gilbert joined the army their relationship survived through letters.

Fundraising Resources

Download our fundraising resources to help you maximise your fundraising so RBL can continue to support the Armed Forces community.

Former Cpl Matt Cook, Parachute Regiment

“I remember saying to the lads ‘be really careful, this is where the RPG team were spotted’.”

Former Cpl Simon Brown, REME

“We’re your brothers, your sisters, your cousins, your aunties, your uncles, your mums, your dads… There’s still a little bit of flak about Iraq, I think.”

Training - Pedal to Paris 

Take a look at our training plans and advice to help you smash your Pedal to Paris challenge for The Royal British Legion.

Fundraising and Mass Events Volunteer Registration Form

Celebrity Supporters

RBL would like to thank our friends from the world of the arts and entertainment who have recently given up their time to help us support the Armed Forces community.

Falklands: Serving in the Gurkha Battalion

Gurkha Nick Tamang served in 12 Platoon, D Company and was deployed to the Falklands in 1982. Forty years on he remembers his time in the conflict.

The Westminster Collection

The Royal British Legion has been working in partnership with The Westminster Collection for over ten years to create a bespoke range of collectable coins, stamps and stamp covers.

Coming home - Alec's story

Alec Penstone was 15 years old and worked in a factory when war broke out in 1939. After volunteering as a part time (Air Raid Precautions) messenger during the Blitz he joined the Royal Navy.

LGBT History Month: David’s Story 

David Kelsey joined the Army at 16, but his military career was cut short because of the ban on LGBT+ personnel serving in the Armed Forces.