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Albert's story

Originally from Jamaica, Albert Jarrett, 96, signed up to join the RAF in 1942 on the island before travelling to the UK in 1943.

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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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Dani Cummings

Danielle Cummings has overcome many challenges since joining the Royal Navy after leaving school, with deployments from Afghanistan to Bahrain.

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Number plastic-free poppies laid down on a surface and overlapping

Volunteering Roles in Greater Manchester

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Volunteering Roles in South & West Yorkshire

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The Legion offering expert advice to the Armed Forces community at a Pop In Centre

Guidance and Advice

We offer robust support services in a number of areas but sometimes what's needed is a bit of advice or recommendation to a more specialised service.

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Partner Promotions

We partner with leading names in retail, wholesale, sport, finance and more to help support the Armed Forces community.

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Travel and accommodation

We've picked out local options for those travelling from further afield and needing accommodation for Poppy Ride.

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Acting Skills Weekend

This residential acting skills weekend is for those who have always wanted to have a go at acting or want to return to it after some time away (even if the last time you acted was at school).

Battle Back Centre, Lilleshall

25 July 2025 - 27 June 2025

Beyond Poppy Appeal

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Jodie Older with her husband and daughter

How we help

We're here to help our Armed Forces community. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over.

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Independent living services (ILA)

From small home adaptations, to installing personal alarms, or funding for new equipment, RBL can help veterans live safely in their own home.

RBL's help to independent living

Our fees explained

At the Royal British Legion, we are committed to being open and transparent about how donations are processed. Learn about how small processing fees are applied to unattended contactless and QR code donations here.

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How we help people leaving the Armed Forces

Leaving the Armed Forces can throw up lots of challenges. That's why we provide a range of support to help people make a smooth transition to civvy street.

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Employment support

Our employment support service helps serving and ex-serving personnel and their families prepare for employment as they transition into civilian life.

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