When someone serves, their family serves too - your support matters
When someone serves, their family serves too. They face months apart, sudden relocations, and the worry that comes with loving someone in uniform. And when crisis hits like injury, bereavement, or financial hardship they need our support. We are here for serving personnel, veterans, and their families. For life. Your donation today means we can be there whenever they need us.
“I didn’t think RBL could help us. I thought it was only for veterans. I was wrong”
CHANTELLE WYNN
Following the loss of her husband Ryan, who experienced PTSD after serving in Afghanistan, Chantelle was left to cope with overwhelming grief while supporting her two daughters. Unsure whether the Royal British Legion could help families like hers,
she reached out and was connected with Annette, a dedicated caseworker who provided practical and emotional support when it was needed most. From helping the family through their first Christmas without Ryan to arranging a restorative family holiday,
the Royal British Legion gave Chantelle and her daughters the stability, reassurance and support they needed to begin rebuilding their lives.
With the support of kind people like you, we were able to:
- Help Chantelle navigate complex paperwork and access vital records
- Connect her with legal guidance during the inquest
- Provide emotional support when she had nowhere else to turn
- Ensure her daughters received presents at Christmas
- Deliver food hampers when everyday tasks felt impossible
- Fund a much-needed family break, giving them space to begin healing
Today, Chantelle and her daughters are moving forward while keeping Ryan’s memory alive. When someone serves, their family serves too.
When families face life’s toughest moments, The Royal British Legion ensures they never face them alone. Your donations make this possible.
Why donate to the Royal British Legion?
The Royal British Legion is the UK's largest Armed Forces charity, dedicated to supporting the needs of serving personnel, veterans and their families. Donations enable us to provide financial advice, legal guidance, recovery services and six care homes, including five specialising in dementia care.
Your donations help transform lives across the Armed Forces community. In 2025:
- 19,857 families in crisis turned to RBL for support
- £9.8million helped families keep a roof over their heads.
- 1,548 new families living with dementia were supported by the Royal British Legion Admiral Nurses service
Find out more about how we support the Armed Forces community and the impact of our work.
How does the Royal British Legion spend your donation
For every £1 donated last year:
- 44p was spent on direct support (care homes, welfare services, recovery programmes and grants that help serving personnel, veterans, their families and the bereaved)
- 29p was spent on supporting our mission (campaigning, remembrance, the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens - formerly National Memorial Arboretum, membership, community engagement, support functions, people, digital, properties and infrastructure)
- 27p was spent on fundraising (generating future income through the Poppy Appeal, regular giving, lotteries, events, legacies and other fundraising activities). In 2025, every £1 invested in fundraising generated £3.48 of income
Find out more about how your donations help.
Find the donation option that is right for you
However you choose to give, your support helps veterans, serving personnel and their families access vital assistance when they need it most. Explore the options below to find the giving method that works best for you.
- By phone
Remember you can always call our friendly fundraising support team on 0345 845 1945 to make a donation by phone.
- By text
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To donate £2 text POPPY2 to 70545*
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To donate £5 text POPPY5 to 70545*
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To donate £10 text POPPY10 to 70545*
*Texts cost £2, £5, or £10 plus your standard network rate. We receive 100% of your donation.
We will contact you by text on the mobile number you used to allow you to let us know how you would like to be contacted in the future and to find out whether you would like to add Gift Aid to your donation.
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By post
Please print off a donation form and return to Royal British Legion, Supporter Care, Haig House 199 High Borough Street, London SE1 1AA.
Our fundraising promise
The Royal British Legion is committed to raising funds responsibly and transparently, adhering to the Fundraising Regulator's standards to ensure supporters are treated with honesty, respect and fairness, while safeguarding personal data and making clear how donations are used to support the Armed Forces community.
Learn more about our commitment to responsible fundraising in our Fundraising Promise.
FAQ
Visit our FAQs to learn more about donation methods, how to make a donation, and how Gift Aid can increase the value of your support for the Royal British Legion.
What methods can I use to donate online?
You can donate by debit card, credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay or by monthly direct debit.
Can I donate by cheque?
Yes, please post your cheque to Royal British Legion, Supporter Care, Haig House 199 High Borough Street, London SE1 1AA. If you wish you can also provide us with your name & address so we can say thank you. Or include a printed copy of our donation form.
Why are monthly donations important?
Monthly donations help us plan ahead and provide vital support to serving personnel, veterans and their families all year round. Your regular gift ensures we can continue to be there whenever members of the Armed Forces community need us most.
How much of my donation goes to helping the Armed Forces community?
In 2025, 72.7p in every £1 was spent funding our charitable work, including vital welfare services.
We are committed to making every donation count. Information about how we spend our funds and the impact of our work can be found in our latest Annual Report.
What is Gift Aid?
Gift Aid is a UK Government scheme that allows charities like the Royal British Legion to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate. If you choose to add Gift Aid to your donation, it won't cost you anything extra.
Your donations will qualify for Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer, have paid enough Income Tax or Capital Gains tax in that tax year and are donating your own money. We’re unable to claim Gift Aid on collections, group donations or company donations.
For more information about Gift Aid check our Gift Aid guide or visit gov.uk.
