Loneliness and social Isolation briefing for local authorities

Help with disability benefits

If you are currently serving or are ex-serving personnel we may be able to help you to claim disability benefits.

Armed Forces Community Garden

In partnership with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, we have developed an Armed Forces Community Garden in Hillfield Park, Solihull.

Queen Elizabeth II's first Victoria Cross

Bill Speakman was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1951 for protecting comrades in battle during the Korean War – the first to be invested by Queen Elizabeth II.

Dean's story

When Dean left the military he wasn’t awarded compensation he was entitled to. It took five years to win the case, which he finally did with our help.

Marci George's Story

It’s 25 years since the ban on gay men and women serving in the Armed Forces was lifted. To mark this historic milestone Marci George tells her story.

Anna Luedicke

Anna led 30-truck convoys of aid. “It was sliding towards the edge of the cliff. I just said to the driver, ‘jump!’”

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 Armed Forces Covenant

The Royal British Legion and its sister charity, Poppyscotland, have launched an independent report reflecting on the impact of The Armed Forces Covenant.

Our History

RBL was formed on 15 May 1921, bringing together four organisations of ex-servicemen that had established themselves after the First World War.

Rethinking Remembrance

Remembrance takes many forms and means something different to everyone. It’s a deeply personal act, often recognising a range of sacrifices.

Fund supporting Service children in Wales extended

The Royal British Legion has welcomed the Welsh Government’s decision to extend the Supporting Service Children in Wales fund.

West Midlands Mayoral Manifesto 2021

Our West Midlands Mayoral manifesto 2021 highlights six key actions that we believe will improve the lives of the Armed Forces community in the region.

Volunteering Roles in Devon & Cornwall

Volunteering Roles in Devon & Cornwall