Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is a chance for us all to thank our serving troops, veterans, reservists, cadets, and their families for all they do to keep us safe.

Girlguiding

Girlguiding are proud to partner with The Royal British Legion for the launch of our first collaborative product range.

New Director General

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.

Loneliness and social Isolation briefing for local authorities

Information for Solicitors & Executors

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.

Members Brand Page

Download tools, assets and general support to help members represent the Royal British Legion using our new identity.

RBL bands

There are over 50 incredible Royal British Legion bands around the country, ranging from full concert show bands to smaller youth marching bands.

The secret WW2 love letters between two men

Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher fell in love before the start of WW2; but when Gilbert joined the army their relationship survived through letters.

Centre for blast injury studies

The Centre for Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London was established in 2011 to further the research into the difficulties surrounding blast injury.

Contact Emma Dorricott

Please use this form to contact our Junior PR Officer, Emma Dorricott, based at the Royal British Legion's head office in London.

Get in touch

We support our Armed Forces community, including serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Get in touch here.

Albert's story

Originally from Jamaica, Albert Jarrett, 96, signed up to join the RAF in 1942 on the island before travelling to the UK in 1943.

Telephone Buddies

Our Telephone Buddy scheme offers companionship, support and a friendly ear to anyone who is feeling lonely or isolated, across the UK and beyond.

Local branches

Our branches are focal points for social activity, Remembrance and are ready to support the Armed Forces community.