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We provide grants to other not-for-profit organisations planning projects for the benefit of the Armed Forces community.
The end of WW2 didn’t result in the immediate end of service for millions of British and Commonwealth troops.
Our magazine is free for all members and includes the latest news from branches, plus in-depth stories about our services and the people we support.
Our volunteers make a huge difference to the lives of others. Find out what some of them have to say about volunteering with us.
Scottish Veterans Residences offers housing and help to veterans in need in Scotland. Find out the services it provides, like the Transitional Support Programme.
In 2025, RBL will commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day at the National Memorial Arboretum to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War.
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.
If you join the Royal British Legion’s Fundraising team, you’ll raise millions every year to support the Armed Forces community.
During the coronavirus outbreak we will continue to work with our community, ensuring their safety and well-being is our highest priority during these unprecedented times.
2020 marks 70 years since the start of the Korean war, a war that has never formally ended and many believe has been forgotten.
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.
We have explored the challenges Service children face and produced best practice guides looking at ways to support them in school.
"The process of bringing Poppy Supporter to market at the Royal British Legion was a mammoth challenge. I loved it!"
The Tributes planted in our Fields of Remembrance each carry a personal message to someone who lost their life in Service for our country.
400 veterans and family members attended the commemorative service at the Armed Forces Memorial at the NMA to pay tribute.
Shortly after the end of the Gulf War in 1990-91, veterans of the conflict began to report similar health issues when they returned home.
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