100 years of support messages

Join in to mark our 100th anniversary by adding a message of support for the Armed Forces community on our 100 Years of Support online message board.

YouGov Research: The Armed Forces Community

Henry Okello

"Less than 50% of the UK population know about the work RBL does. My biggest aspiration is to continue evolving our brand as a relevant and engaging charity".

Sam Bailey

Sam serves as a Corporal in the Paras and his tattoos show the significant impact that joining this elite airborne regiment has had on his identity.

Former Petty Officer Janet Riddell, Royal Navy

MPs recognise RBL’s impact in a rare debate

Members of Parliament held a dedicated debate recognising the contributions, work and history of RBL and Poppyscotland in their communities and nationally.

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.

Our campaign impact 2025

We’re proud to share what we’ve achieved last year in supporting and championing the Armed Forces community across the UK.

Through their eyes: 80 years on 

To mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, we have curated a striking exhibition of specially-commissioned portraits of veterans and their memories of extraordinary times.

The Poppy - Telling our story

Red poppies have been worn as a show of support for the Armed Forces community since 1921. Today the Poppy remains as the symbol of Remembrance at the heart of our Poppy Appeal.

Firepower like flying through a hailstorm

Bill Harrison flew Beaufighters during the Second World War. He talks about crash landing, taking fire, and the comrades he lost.

National Remembrance Gardens

Part of the Royal British Legion's family of charities, the National Remembrance Gardens are the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance.