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.

Private Warren Howell

“When you’re there, you just react, you get fired upon and you witness ethnic cleansing, but afterwards it hits you.”

Legal

Dean's story

When Dean left the military he wasn’t awarded compensation he was entitled to. It took five years to win the case, which he finally did with our help.

Royal British Legion Group

Lister House

Lister House in Ripon, North Yorkshire, provides expert care including respite and day-care for the Armed Forces community as well as somewhere to call home.

Key Stage 2

Download our free Key Stage 2 teaching resources for 7-11 year-olds that help children develop key skills using written, audio and visual materials.

Worldwide community

RBL overseas branches help connect Armed Forces communities across the world and help us remember those who have served and sacrificed together as one.

Colonel Andy Allen (Retd) MBE, REME

Halsey House

Near the Norfolk coast, Halsey House is a stunning home from home for residents and visitors – including a dementia wing and day care unit.

VJ Day 75

After VE Day thousands were still fighting in the Far East. Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) marks the day Japan surrendered on the 15 August 1945, effectively ending the Second World War.

Leroy Deer

"The Royal British Legion took me in at rock bottom and supported me like they support their beneficiaries".

How we helped veteran Steve avoid homelessness

Army veteran Steve King is looking forward to his first Christmas in his new home after we rescued him from homelessness during the Covid-19 pandemic.