Olga Hopkins VE Day Story

lga Hopkins, who served in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force during the Second World War, reflects with pride on her service and recalls how she celebrated the announcement of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, 80 years ago.

Volunteering Roles in Greater Manchester

Volunteering Roles in Greater Manchester

Annual Conference

Our Annual Conference brings together members from across the world who help shape the direction of the Royal British Legion.

Op FORTITUDE

Op FORTITUDE is the referral system put in place to help ex-service personnel find housing support. Learn about who is eligible and how it could help you.

Prize draw

Prize Draws are a fun way to show your support, whilst having the chance to win top prizes.

How we help people leaving the Armed Forces

Leaving the Armed Forces can throw up lots of challenges. That's why we provide a range of support to help people make a smooth transition to civvy street.

Our Helpline

If you're struggling with physical or mental well being, we can help you get back on your feet. Get in touch today.

Ten things you might not know about D-Day

Read about the largest seaborne invasion in history. Here are 10 things you might not know about operation D-Day.

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".

Our commitment to the LGBTIQA+ community 

he RBL is proud to be a welcoming and inclusive organisation, bringing people from different nations and communities together to best serve our Armed Forces.

YouGov Research: The Armed Forces Community

Poppy Appeal Organiser

Make a lasting impact in your community as a Poppy Appeal Organiser. Support the Armed Forces community by leading local fundraising for the Royal British Legion. Register your interest here.

Remembering Dunkirk and HMT Lancastria

2025 sees the 85th anniversary of the operations that saw hundreds of thousands of troops and other personnel evacuated from France. We remember the courage and sacrifices of Dunkirk and the HMT Lancastria.

Volunteer at the National Memorial Arboretum

With 150 acres, over 300 memorials and an abundance of wildlife, there are a variety of volunteering roles at the National Memorial Arboretum. Learn more about the volunteering roles at the NMA, and find the application to apply on the Arboretum website.