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.

10,000 to join RBL's March Past The Cenotaph

Organised by the RBL since 1927, the march honours those who have fallen in the two World Wars and in every conflict since.

Counties

The Royal British Legion branches are grouped by counties around the UK and overseas. Find your local information here.

How Riders' Branch member Adam supports RBL

After leaving the Armed Forces, Adam Brown joined the Royal British Legion Riders’ Branch and has gone on to raise over £100,000 for RBL.

Youth group Affiliation

Our branches offer a unique opportunity to connect members with youth groups in local communities; supporting fundraising projects and much more.

Buy a Poppy

Support the Royal British Legion by buying your poppies and poppy items online at the Poppy Shop.

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

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.

North West Events

Recovery Services Application - Thank You

Ex-Service Individual Registration - Thank you