Response to the Armed Forces Bill

Royal British Legion urges the UK Government to improve the Armed Forces Bill to enable the Covenant to truly deliver on behalf of those who have served our country.

Story of the Poppy Factory

After 100 years, we look back on how RBL has worked with The Poppy Factory to support wounded, injured and sick veterans back into employment.

Ken Judd

Second World War veteran Ken Judd, 97, is a resident at the Legion’s Galanos House care home which relies on donations from the Poppy Appeal to care for elderly veterans in their times of need.

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.

Former Cpl Matt Cook, Parachute Regiment

“I remember saying to the lads ‘be really careful, this is where the RPG team were spotted’.”

Former Cpl Simon Brown, REME

“We’re your brothers, your sisters, your cousins, your aunties, your uncles, your mums, your dads… There’s still a little bit of flak about Iraq, I think.”

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Abby Winchester

Abby Winchester was nicknamed ‘the machine’ by her friends in the RAF due to her physical prowess and love of sport.

Funeral Directors

Families may reach out to funeral directors for help and support when arranging a collection for their loved one in lieu of flowers.

RBL helped us come back together after tragedy

After her husband took his own life, we stepped in to support Chantelle and her young family.

Dementia care

When Ron had to give up work due to a rare form of dementia we helped to support him and his family.

Social housing to be prioritised for Armed Forces community

The Legion welcomes new guidance to ensure divorced or separated spouses and partners of Service personnel in England can access housing support on the same terms as other Armed Forces families.

Capt Richard Akinwande Savage

Stacey’s personal battle with PTSD

After being diagnosed with PTSD and being medically discharged from the Army, Stacey turned to us for support with her recovery.

Volunteering Roles in North and East Yorkshire

Volunteering Roles in North & East Yorkshire

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