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.

Bereavement support

It can be a very difficult and confusing time when someone dies so we are here to help if you need practical, emotional, or financial support.

Independent Inquest Advice (IIA)

RBL can support you through the complicated process of an inquiry or inquest after a bereavement, an already a difficult and painful time.

RBL welcomes Government's new Veterans’ Strategy

The Government has announced a new Veterans’ Strategy which will see veteran support centres being rolled out across the country. “The RBL welcomes the Government’s Veterans’ Strategy and its calls to celebrate, support and recognise the significant contribution of veterans," said Director General, Mark Atkinson.

Cash4Coins

Since 2017, the Royal British Legion has partnered with Cash4Coins to convert leftover foreign coins and notes—as well as old British and Irish currency—into vital donations supporting veterans and their families.

The End of an Era

Between 1947 and 1963 a generation of young British men served their country as National Service conscripts. The last of these to finish was a young man named Richard Vaughan.

The Korean War

2020 marks 70 years since the start of the Korean war, a war that has never formally ended and many believe has been forgotten.

Logistics and Communications

Hundreds of thousands supported those at the front line. Here are their stories, from extraordinary feats of engineering to receiving communications from the beaches.

Serving on a submarine in the Far East

Michael Tibbs, 98, joined the Royal Navy at the age of 18 after the outbreak of the Second World War, following in the footsteps of his father who was a Naval Chaplain.

Wing Commander Joan Ochuodho, RAF 

Gulf War illnesses – Ian’s story and why we’re campaigning

RAF medic, Ian Ewers-Larose who served in the Falklands and on Operation Granby in the first Gulf War, tells us how his health deteriorated after Service.

What is Gulf War Illness?

Shortly after the end of the Gulf War in 1990-91, veterans of the conflict began to report similar health issues when they returned home.

Dementia care

When Ron had to give up work due to a rare form of dementia we helped to support him and his family.

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.