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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.

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Officers' Association

The Officers' Association is the only Tri-Service organisation that looks after officers.

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Walks, Hikes & Treks

Join RBL's charity walk or trek events and help us provide financial, social, and emotional support to veterans, serving personnel, and their families.

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Employment guides for families

Finding civilian employment as a partner, spouse, or child of a service person can present its own challenges. Our guidance will help you to explore available opportunities.

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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.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson donates to Poppy Appeal

In our centenary year, Prime Minister Boris Johnson met collectors at Downing St to make his donation to the 2021 Poppy Appeal.

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How our supporters helped change the lives of a veteran and his family

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the lives of Army veteran Jason and his family were impacted. Thanks to our kind supporters, we were able to help Jason and his children.

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David Cole

As RBL’s Director of Music, David Cole OBE, directs our Central Band and is also the musical director of the annual Festival of Remembrance.

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Matthew Lynch

“Being able to support all the staff hands-on, which in turn allows them to support our beneficiaries and our Armed Forces community – that’s amazing.”

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Sports and challenges

From marathons to walks, to sportives, virtual challenges and survival challenges, there are many events to choose from.

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Physical and Mental Health

From expert rehabilitation, to recovery through art programmes, RBL is here to support people with a wide range of health issues. Find the help you need today!

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Our Departments

Learn about departments under Royal British Legion and ways we support Armed Forces community wherever and whenever it’s needed.

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Pat's story

Pat Owtram joined the WRNS at 18, listening to and translated enemy communications, while she and her sister feared for their father who was a prisoner of war.

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Gian's story

Gian Singh’s Gian's battalion was deployed to the jungles of Burma, where he undertook the actions that would earn him the Victoria Cross.

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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.

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