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.

Celebrating 100 years of support

On 15 May 2021 join us online as we celebrate our centenary through a series of live events including a livestream from the Cenotaph.

100 years of RBL

Discover more about RBL's proud heritage and how a century of supporting the Armed Forces community has built a charity ready for the next 100 years.

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Angela Ham

"You never know what each day is going to be like really, working at the National Memorial Arboretum as Head of Business Support Services. It’s great."

Impact Report

Our Impact Report details how your support helped changed lives. You’ve made quite an impact over the past year.

11 things you might not know about the poppy

After 100 years in circulation as a worldwide symbol symbol of Remembrance, the meaning behind the poppy can get a little lost in translation.

Careers

Careers at the Royal British Legion. This is where you’ll find a job that supports your ambitions and those in our Armed Forces community.

Governance

The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board exercises responsibility for the strategic direction, governance and management of the Legion.

Procurement

Procurement is an essential function within The Royal British Legion and underpins our strategic priority of Operational Excellence.

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.

Holly Goodberry

“I feel I've been very fortunate with my experiences at RBL. I've not only had amazing help, but I see firsthand how the RBL's support can change lives."

Legal

Request our Gift in Wills guide - My Freewill

Our free Gifts in Wills guide contains everything you need to write or update your Will.

The Royal Charter

The Royal British Legion is a body incorporated by Royal Charter, which sets out our objectives and powers, and details how we are structured, organised, managed and run.