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Free Will-writing

Request a pack to use our free service to write or update your Will for with a local solicitor.

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Advice and Welfare

Join us in our Advice and Welfare teams at the Royal British Legion and you’ll be part of our ongoing dedication to serving the Armed Forces community.

Advice and Welfare roles

Theatre Skills Cultural Trip to Brighton

During a two-day trip to Brighton, participants will work with award-winning theatre director Matt Harrison, learning how a professional theatre rehearsal space is run and developing theatre skills through one-to-one and group-based teaching.

Brighton

15 July 2025 - 17 June 2025

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Money and Debt

Whatever the cause of the financial issues, RBL is here to help those in need get back on track with both benefit & debt advice and practical, financial support.

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

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Budget management guide

Read our tips and resources to help those currently serving, veterans and their families with budgeting and financial management. Find more information here.

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Falklands: It’s only in the last few years I’ve realised what we achieved

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.

Falklands: John's story

About RBL

TB Hospital

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.

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News and updates

From supporting the Army's Covid response to the Poppy Appeal

Major Steve Little was given less than 24 hours to prepare when he was called up to support the Army’s COVID-19 response, leaving behind his family.

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British soldiers in Nuclear Biological and Chemical equipment during a training exercise © IWM (GLF 400)

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What is Gulf War Illness?

Shortly after the end of the Gulf War in 1990-91, veterans of the conflict began to report similar health issues when they returned home.

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Events

Poppy Ride Kent

Take on Poppy Ride and ride with veterans through Kent. Cycle through the countryside in brand new routes for 2025.

Ashford, Kent

May 2026

Teaching Remembrance

Five ways to teach children about Remembrance

Learning about Remembrance brings children of all ages and backgrounds together. Use our free resources to help children explore Remembrance.

Explore our free teaching resources

Liberated POWs photographed in Singapore, 6 September 1945

Remembrance

Far East Prisoners of War

After VE Day many Britons began to think about rebuilding their lives, but prior to VJ Day thousands remained prisoners of war in the Far East.

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A couple who have received support from the Royal British Legion sitting on a sofa

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Bereavement support payment

Losing a loved one can be very difficult. If you have lost someone, our guidance can help you live with grief, find support, and outlines practical things you need to do.

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