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Discover more about RBL's proud heritage and how a century of supporting the Armed Forces community has built a charity ready for the next 100 years.
If you suffered an injury or illness related to your service in the Armed Forces on or after 6 April 2005, you can make a claim under the scheme.
The British Legion Women’s Section was formed in 1921 to safeguard the interests of widows and families of ex-Servicemen.
Our volunteers have been at the heart of the Poppy Appeal for over 100 years, helping us raise millions of pounds. Apply now to become a Poppy Appeal volunteer.
400 veterans and family members attended the commemorative service at the Armed Forces Memorial at the NMA to pay tribute.
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.
Scottish Veterans Residences offers housing and help to veterans in need in Scotland. Find out the services it provides, like the Transitional Support Programme.
If you've found yourself in difficulty over housing, these resources will help you find the specialist support and information you need.
At 18, Kenneth Lown joined the Fleet Air Arm of The Royal Navy and trained as an Observer.
Captain Noel Chavasse is one of only three people to be awarded the Victoria Cross twice – and the only VC and Bar of the First World War.
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.
The Legion welcomes new guidance to ensure divorced or separated spouses and partners of Service personnel in England can access housing support on the same terms as other Armed Forces families.
5 Sep, 2025 The Venerable Dr Giles Legood has been appointed to the role of RBL’s National Chaplain.
2020 marks 70 years since the start of the Korean war, a war that has never formally ended and many believe has been forgotten.
16 April, 2026 The National Memorial Arboretum enters a new chapter, becoming the RBL National Remembrance Gardens from September 2026
The Royal British Legion is committed to becoming a truly inclusive organisation, where everyone feels valued for the contribution they make.
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