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Supporting fellow veterans through lockdown

During the Covid-19 lockdowns, WW2 veteran Dennis volunteered to help lift the spirits of isolated and vulnerable people in his community.

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Barbara Windsor at London Poppy Day 2017

A tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor

Everyone at The Royal British Legion is incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Dame Barbara Windsor. An unforgettable character, Dame Barbara brought joy to all who knew her with her infectious laugh and personality.

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Steve King at home

How we helped veteran Steve avoid homelessness

Army veteran Steve King is looking forward to his first Christmas in his new home after we rescued him from homelessness during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Julian Groves

Julian's story 

When Covid-19 restrictions were announced earlier this year, ex-Army medic Julian Groves wasn’t initially phased, but soon realised he needed to start interacting with people again and joined our Telephone Buddy scheme.

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Serving overseas at Christmas

Martin Skirth will spend Christmas apart from his family this year, so we sent them a special Royal British Legion Christmas pudding as part of our Together at Christmas initiative.

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Supporting people with benefit claims

When Ann Michelle Thompson’s disability benefit was removed, we helped her appeal the decision and get it reinstated.

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Emmanuel in his navy Invictus Games Team UK kit. He is sat on a volleyball court holding a volleyball up in the air in one of his hands. He is smiling.

 Invictus Games: Emmanuel’s story  

Army veteran Emmanuel on how the Invictus Games is helping him adjust to life outside the Armed Forces after medical discharge.

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Jake getting his new trike

Jake's story

Jake Shroff was struggling with isolation and living with PTSD when he reached out for help to buy a new trike to regain some independence.

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Veteran Darren Fuller painted outside the Houses of Parliament

Veterans hidden in plain sight

For the first time veterans will be identified in the 2021 census and will no longer be hidden in plain sight. After four years of hard-fought campaigning, legislation was finally passed in June 2020.

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Tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

The Royal British Legion is deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

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Joe Cokanasiga playing for Bath

Rugby star backs Stop the Service Charge campaign

Rugby player Joe Cokanasiga is backing our calls to scrap fees for military personnel from the Commonwealth wishing to stay in the UK after service.

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Anna Guerin

Anna Guérin

When RBL chose to use the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance in 1921 it proved an immediate success, but the story of the woman behind its adoption is less well known.

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Chris and his family reunited at Christmas

Reuniting a veteran with his family during Covid-19

After becoming separated during the Covid-19 pandemic, we helped reunite Army veteran Chris with his family in time for Christmas in 2020.

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Adam and fellow members of the Riders' Branch

How Riders' Branch member Adam supports RBL

After leaving the Armed Forces, Adam Brown joined the Royal British Legion Riders’ Branch and has gone on to raise over £100,000 for RBL.

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The youngest Poppy Appeal collectors

Toby Castle, 17, has been collecting for the Poppy Appeal since he was just three weeks old. Along with his younger sister Jemima, 15, each year the siblings help their James, who is a Poppy Appeal Organiser in Hartfield, East Sussex, collect for our annual appeal

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Rachel Hughes after running the London Marathon

Inspirational care

Rachel Hughes was so touched by the support and care her grandparents received at our Galanos House Care Home that she chose to forge a career as a nurse with hopes of one day working back at the home that inspired her.

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