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Girlguiding are proud to partner with The Royal British Legion for the launch of our first collaborative product range.
Read the Telling Our Story FAQs to find out more about how we plan to unearth and share the unique experience of the Legion's past and look to its future Legacy.
As RBL’s Director of Music, David Cole OBE, directs our Central Band and is also the musical director of the annual Festival of Remembrance.
RBL branches sit at the heart of communities and today there are approximately 2,500 across the UK. Discover the stories behind our branches.
Red poppies have been worn as a show of support for the Armed Forces community since 1921. Today the Poppy remains as the symbol of Remembrance at the heart of our Poppy Appeal.
Over 100 years many famous faces have joined us in honouring and supporting those who protect our way of life, from the Royal Family to stars of the stage and screen.
Supporting those who have served and sacrificed to protect our way of life has been at the heart of the Royal British Legion since 1921.
Members have been vital to our work since 1921 and continue to play a key role in supporting the Armed Forces community and championing Remembrance.
"Less than 50% of the UK population know about the work RBL does. My biggest aspiration is to continue evolving our brand as a relevant and engaging charity".
RBL was formed on 15 May 1921, bringing together four organisations of ex-servicemen that had established themselves after the First World War.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on being a Poppy Supporter. To help us improve, we'd like to ask you a few questions about your experience so far and the communications you receive from us.
The welfare and wellbeing of the Armed Forces has been at the heart of RBL since our inception in 1921. One of our earliest interventions saw us create a dedicated hospital and village to support ex-serving personnel suffering from tuberculosis after the First World War.
Learning about Remembrance brings children of all ages and backgrounds together. Use our free resources to help children explore Remembrance.
We partner with leading names in retail, wholesale, sport, finance and more to help support the Armed Forces community.
Khumi Tonsing Burton has supported RBL for over 20 years. She has always been a champion of Remembrance and has actively encourage the community, especially young people to get involved and support RBL.
You can help to safeguard the future of the Armed Forces community by leaving a gift in your will.