Support for Service Children

We have explored the challenges Service children face and produced best practice guides looking at ways to support them in school.

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.

Legion helps pay for bespoke wheelchair for former Submariner

After an accident while cycling to work left a former Submariner badly brain damaged, The Royal British Legion and the Royal Navy teamed up to help him.

How we support veterans with dementia

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

The Army's counter-poaching operations

Since 2017 a new counter-poaching task force has trained more than 120 rangers to protect endangered wildlife in Malawi.

Playing a part during the Covid-19 pandemic

During the Covid-19 pandemic QARANC veteran Lorraine volunteered to go back to her roots in District nursing.

Gulf War illnesses

We believe that Gulf War veterans who have developed illnesses as a result of their Service should be properly supported.

Andy's story

7 things you probably didn't know about the Armed Forces

The Armed Forces support us every day. But did you know that they help tackle anti-poaching in Malawi? Here are seven things you probably didn't know.

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.

Adam's story

Lance Corporal Adam Nesbitt credits the DMRC with helping him make a better recovery than anybody thought was possible after a serious motorcycle accident.

11 inspiring Poppy Appeal fundraisers 

This year's Poppy Appeal was very different, and whilst the Covid-19 pandemic presented many challenges we've been amazed at how many wonderful fundraisers have taken on an array of inspiring fundraising activities to help raise money during the Appeal.