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A Sikh and a West African soldier at a Command Post, Burma

Commonwealth contribution

Commonwealth forces outnumbered British forces in the Far East, and they were essential in bringing the war against Japan to an end.

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LGBTQIA+ community networks in the armed forces

Learn about LGBTQIA+ community networks in the currently serving and ex-service community, including our LGBTQ+ and Allies Branch.

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Advice and Welfare

Join us in our Advice and Welfare teams at the Royal British Legion and you’ll be part of our ongoing dedication to serving the Armed Forces community.

Advice and Welfare roles

Theatre Skills Cultural Trip to Brighton

During a two-day trip to Brighton, participants will work with award-winning theatre director Matt Harrison, learning how a professional theatre rehearsal space is run and developing theatre skills through one-to-one and group-based teaching.

Brighton

15 July 2025 - 17 June 2025

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

The Prince of Wales’ message on Armistice Day

HRH will feature in a special video message for the Royal British Legion’s Remembrance Assembly on 11th November.

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NMA to become RBL National Remembrance Gardens

16 April, 2026
The National Memorial Arboretum enters a new chapter, becoming the RBL National Remembrance Gardens from September 2026

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Governance

The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board exercises responsibility for the strategic direction, governance and management of the Legion.

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It's there to commemorate everyone – Former Royal Marine on the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial

Former Royal Marine Commando Pete Dunning on the unveiling of the Iraq and Afghan Memorial.

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Remembering the Fallen

Often the tattoos worn by people in our Armed Forces are more than body art. They are deeply personal, unconventional acts.

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Anna Guerin

When RBL chose to use the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance in 1921 it proved an immediate success, but the story of the woman behind its adoption is less well known.

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Mobility equipment grants

We can also help you to get support or funding to adapt your home or receive new equipment so that you can safely and confidently get around.

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Two-minute silence

On Armistice Day we invite the nation to pause for just two minutes and pay your respects to our Armed Forces community, past and present.

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Premier League

The Royal British Legion is proud to have the support of the Premier League, EFL, and Rugby, alongside our partner MatchWornShirt, for the Poppy Appeal.

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