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Mesothelioma in veterans

Our mesothelioma in veterans guide provides information on asbestos exposure risks in military service and available support for affected personnel. Find out more here.

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A resident with support worker at a Royal British Legion care home

Volunteering FAQs

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

Take a look at our volunteering FAQs

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.

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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.

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Poppy Walk Plymouth

Come together this Poppy Appeal as we share treasured memories and personal reflections on a 3km family-friendly walk.

Central Park

8 November 2025

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.

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Ashley Martin with member of public at Baker St

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.

Join us for London Poppy Day

Poppy Hike

Join us for Poppy Hike and challenge yourself as we hike the beautiful Surrey Hills.

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The return of 7th Battalion, The King's African Rifles, to Nairobi from Burma, 1946

Building new lives in Africa

As African men from the Fourteenth Army returned home in 1945, they found the war had brought subtle and profound change to the continent.

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Victory over Japan - A guard of honour mounted by heavily decorated Indian troops

VJ Day 80

In 2025, RBL will commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day at the National Memorial Arboretum to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War.

VJ Day 80

Gulf war veterans support

Discover what are the health concerns specific to Gulf War veterans, including long-term medical conditions, access to compensation and available support.

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Maurice House

Near the coastal town of Broadstairs, Kent, Maurice House enjoys picturesque coastal views of Joss Bay. Providing expert care including respite stays.

About Maurice House care home

The Legion offering expert advice to the Armed Forces community at a Pop In Centre

Veterans ID card

Check our guide and learn what a Veterans ID card is, eligibility, the application process and benefits of obtaining one. Find all the information you need to know here.

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