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Plan for Service Children

Around 121,000 children in the UK have a parent serving in the Armed Forces and children can feel immense pride in having a parent in the Armed Forces.

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South Asian Heritage Month

The contribution of men and women of South Asian heritage has been crucial, from the World Wars to the present day.

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Hackney Half Marathon

Take on a half marathon in the vibrant heart of East London.

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Hardit Singh Malik in the gardens at Balliol, looking toward the Old Library

The first Indian pilot of WWI

Known as The Flying Sikh of Biggin Hill, Hardit Singh Malik was the first Indian pilot of WWI and would go on to become a distinguished diplomat.

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RBL marks 10th anniversary of Afghan combat operations

26 Oct, 2024
Serving personnel and veterans who served in Afghanistan were joined by bereaved families for a service at the NMA.

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London Landmarks Half Marathon

Join Team RBL to experience a phenomenal half marathon and raise money for our Armed Forces community.

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4 April 2027

Homelessness support

Find out how to access help with homelessness in an emergency or if you are facing homelessness soon and the support the RBL provides to the Armed Forces community.

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Johnson Beharry

Sergeant Johnson Beharry was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry, for extreme heroism in 2004.

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RBL representation at funerals

The Royal British Legion will always attempt to attend the funeral of anyone who has served, or of a branch member when invited to do so by family.

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Having a husband in the Army

It can be difficult for people to relate to the struggles faced by military families. Read about their stories.

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Number plastic-free poppies laid down on a surface and overlapping

Volunteering Roles in Dorset, Hampshire & Isle of Wight

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Volunteering Roles in Durham, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear

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French, Belgian and Dutch camp inmates prepare to leave Bergen-Belsen concentration camp © IWM (BU 4695)

The challenge of getting home after WW2

The end of WW2 didn’t result in the immediate end of service for millions of British and Commonwealth troops.

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Amazon has been a long-standing and valued partner of the Royal British Legion, providing vital support via a dedicated poppy shop, offering in-kind and supporting LPD to help us honour and assist the Armed Forces community.

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Pets at Home

Since 2018, pet owners across the UK have helped raise over £1.55 million for the Royal British Legion by purchasing poppy-themed pet products at Pets at Home. Together, we’re showing that small everyday choices, like treating your pet, can make a big difference for veterans and their families.

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