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£70 could help fund a recovery course place at our battle back centre.
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Our volunteers have been at the heart of the Poppy Appeal for over 100 years, helping us raise millions of pounds. Apply now to become a Poppy Appeal volunteer.
Watch actors Lucy Fleming and Simon Williams read the charming, touching and amusing letters written between Lucy’s parents.
Run with the best views of the Leeds in this marathon on a stunning coastal route.
Volunteering Roles in North & East Yorkshire
The RBL’s purpose is to create a better future for our Armed Forces community and their families.
Rajindar Singh Dhatt was born in Punjab and joined the army in 1941. He was part of the relief at Kohima and Imphal before serving in the gruelling Burma campaign.
Pessima Lamboi, from Sierra Leone, was one of 600,000 Africans to serve in the war. He bravely faced gruelling combat and conditions in Burma.
After suffering a mental breakdown in 2017, Army veteran Becky fought back and conquered the Himalayas with our help.
In May 2026, the Royal British Legion marked the 15th anniversary of the end of the War in Iraq, honouring the extraordinary service of the British Armed Forces in the Coalition.
The Officers' Association is the only Tri-Service organisation that looks after officers.
Join RBL's charity walk or trek events and help us provide financial, social, and emotional support to veterans, serving personnel, and their families.
Our magazine is free for all members and includes the latest news from branches, plus in-depth stories about our services and the people we support.
There are many ways to volunteer with the Royal British Legion. Find the best role to suit you and help support the Armed Forces community.
RBL was formed on 15 May 1921, bringing together four organisations of ex-servicemen that had established themselves after the First World War.
