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Veterans ID card

Check our guide and learn what a Veterans ID card is, eligibility, the application process and benefits of obtaining one. Find all the information you need to know here.

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Why LGBT community groups are important

Ann Miller-McCaffrey tells of the importance of the Armed Forces’ access to community groups and forums such as the Legion’s first ever LGBTQ+ branch.

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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.

Alan Turing's legacy

War Pensions Scheme

Ex-serving personnel who have suffered an injury or illness as a result of service before 6 April 2005, can make a claim under the War Pension Scheme.

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A resident with support worker at a Royal British Legion care home

Volunteering FAQs

If you would like to find out more about volunteering with the Royal British Legion take a look at our FAQs.

Take a look at our volunteering FAQs

Gulf War illnesses – Ian’s story and why we’re campaigning

RAF medic, Ian Ewers-Larose who served in the Falklands and on Operation Granby in the first Gulf War, tells us how his health deteriorated after Service.

How Army Nurse Ben gives back as a Legion volunteer

In addition to being a full-time Army nurse on a neurological ward, Ben also volunteers for The Royal British Legion.

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lga Hopkins, who served in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force during the Second World War, reflects with pride on her service and recalls how she celebrated the announcement of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, 80 years ago.

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Philanthropy

The Legion is so grateful for the support we receive from individuals making significant donations and for contributions from grant-making trusts.

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Legion welcomes grant for care homes

The Legion has welcomed a grant of £250,000 from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to help support care home residents.

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Keith's story

Keith Botterill was underage when he joined the Australian Army. He was captured at Singapore and endured the horror of prison camps in Borneo.

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Lt Gen Jonathon Riley CB DSO

Jonathon was in command of the 1st Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers: “We are not leaving here till we’ve got those boys back.”

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Poppy Appeal Organiser

Make a lasting impact in your community as a Poppy Appeal Organiser. Support the Armed Forces community by leading local fundraising for the Royal British Legion. Register your interest here.

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