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By working with the Legion's legacy team, we can ensure that a generous gift will have the greatest impact on the lives of the armed forces community.
Royal British Legion urges the UK Government to improve the Armed Forces Bill to enable the Covenant to truly deliver on behalf of those who have served our country.
“Being able to support all the staff hands-on, which in turn allows them to support our beneficiaries and our Armed Forces community – that’s amazing.”
After 100 years, we look back on how RBL has worked with The Poppy Factory to support wounded, injured and sick veterans back into employment.
Aged 17 when the Falklands War broke out, John Sheppard recalls his time as a young chef on board MSV Stena Seaspread during the conflict.
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.
LGBTQIA+ veterans can apply for restorative measures. Learn about your rights, eligibility, how to apply, and support from RBL.
Roy Cockburn left school at 18 to join the army. Three years later he was a Second Lieutenant leading patrols behind enemy lines at Normandy.
After her husband took his own life, we stepped in to support Chantelle and her young family.
Tom Boardman became a prisoner of war when British forces surrendered to Japan in Singapore in 1942.
The Poppy Lottery complaints and disputes. Unfortunately, sometimes things go wrong and when they do, we want to know.
This year's Poppy Appeal was very different, and whilst the Covid-19 pandemic presented many challenges we've been amazed at how many wonderful fundraisers have taken on an array of inspiring fundraising activities to help raise money during the Appeal.
Read our tips and resources to help those currently serving, veterans and their families with budgeting and financial management. Find more information here.
There are many ways you can raise money to help support the Armed Forces community. Use our tried and tested methods to help boost your fundraising!
To mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, we have curated a striking exhibition of specially-commissioned portraits of veterans and their memories of extraordinary times.
Read our guidance on how to access support during a relationship breakdown, covering topics such as your finances, mental wellbeing, and housing information.
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