RBL welcomes Government's new Veterans’ Strategy

The Government has announced a new Veterans’ Strategy which will see veteran support centres being rolled out across the country. “The RBL welcomes the Government’s Veterans’ Strategy and its calls to celebrate, support and recognise the significant contribution of veterans," said Director General, Mark Atkinson.

Our campaigns

We’ve campaigned on issues that matter most to the Armed Forces community for 100 years and we’re continuing to adapt to their needs for the future.

Cash4Coins

Since 2017, the Royal British Legion has partnered with Cash4Coins to convert leftover foreign coins and notes—as well as old British and Irish currency—into vital donations supporting veterans and their families.

The End of an Era

Between 1947 and 1963 a generation of young British men served their country as National Service conscripts. The last of these to finish was a young man named Richard Vaughan.

Alan Turing’s Legacy: Codebreaking, computing and Turing’s Law

From his pioneering work at Bletchley Park during WWII to his arrest for homosexuality and eventual pardon, we look at the legacy of Alan Turing.

The Prince of Wales’ message on Armistice Day

HRH will feature in a special video message for the Royal British Legion’s Remembrance Assembly on 11th November.

NMA to become RBL National Remembrance Gardens

16 April, 2026
The National Memorial Arboretum enters a new chapter, becoming the RBL National Remembrance Gardens from September 2026

Henry Okello

"Less than 50% of the UK population know about the work RBL does. My biggest aspiration is to continue evolving our brand as a relevant and engaging charity".

Join Team UK - Serving Personnel Waitlist

Lee Buss-Blaire, 17/21 Lancers

Lee jumped at the chance to serve in Bosnia. “They were short of Control Signallers so that's why they wrote to me seeking volunteers.”

Ten things you might not know about D-Day

Read about the largest seaborne invasion in history. Here are 10 things you might not know about operation D-Day.

Impact Report

Our Impact Report details how your support helped changed lives. You’ve made quite an impact over the past year.

Admiral Nurses

We work with Dementia UK to provide Admiral Nurses – a specialist service helping the Armed Forces community and their families living with dementia.