Why LGBT community groups are important

Ann Miller-McCaffrey tells of the importance of the Armed Forces’ access to community groups and forums such as the Legion’s first ever LGBTQ+ branch.

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King Charles III is RBL's new patron

Coalitions and Partnerships

We work with other organisations and external partners to ensure that the needs of the ex-Service community are heard.

New Director General

The Royal British Legion has announced Mark Atkinson, current Chief Executive Officer at RNID, the national charity supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss, or tinnitus, as its new Director General.

Poppy Railton

Poppy Railton, 11, has been supporting the Poppy Appeal since she was in infant school. This year unable to sell poppies with her Guide group she is encouraging people to get involved in other ways.

Ken Judd

Second World War veteran Ken Judd, 97, is a resident at the Legion’s Galanos House care home which relies on donations from the Poppy Appeal to care for elderly veterans in their times of need.

The secret WW2 love letters between two men

Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher fell in love before the start of WW2; but when Gilbert joined the army their relationship survived through letters.

Pat's story

Pat Owtram joined the WRNS at 18, listening to and translated enemy communications, while she and her sister feared for their father who was a prisoner of war.

Volunteering FAQs

If you would like to find out more about volunteering with the Royal British Legion take a look at our FAQs.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson donates to Poppy Appeal

In our centenary year, Prime Minister Boris Johnson met collectors at Downing St to make his donation to the 2021 Poppy Appeal.

London Poppy Day

Join uniformed personnel, military bands, veterans, and supporters at London Poppy Day and help us raise funds for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

RBL Launches the 2026 Poppy Appeal

The Poppy Appeal will shine a light on Armed Forces families, recognising the unique challenges and sacrifices made in support of their loved ones.

RBL launch new community initiative with Christmas puddings mixed by four generations of the Royal Family

The Royal British Legion has launched a new initiative to help provide extra support to the Armed Forces community at annual festive get togethers.

David Cole

As RBL’s Director of Music, David Cole OBE, directs our Central Band and is also the musical director of the annual Festival of Remembrance.