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Members of the Mission Himalaya team at the summit of Mera Peak

Mission Himalaya team reach Mera Peak

Team of veterans’ summit on centenary of the end of WW1 in an expedition led by The Royal British Legion’s Battle Back Centre and Leeds Beckett University.

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British soldier reading "Leader" for relaxation at jungle base during Burma campaign

Overcoming isolation

Coping with isolation in the Far East was a challenge for all Allied forces, whether they were from Britain or a Commonwealth nation.

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Earl Haig on horseback

The founding of RBL

In the aftermath of the WW1 it became apparent there was a need for an organisation to support and represent all members of the Armed Forces.

How RBL was founded
Limbless prisoners of war from Hong Kong celebrate

Troops returning to a changed UK

By the end of 1945 troops were back home in the UK. But a UK that looked very different from the one they’d left when at the outbreak of war.

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Man sitting on bench with apple

Marketing and Remembrance

Find a role in our Marketing and Remembrance teams and help tell the story of the Royal British Legion and inspire the nation to get involved.

Marketing and Remembrance roles

How Tribute Funds keep memory of a loved one alive

When Alex tragically lost her nephew, Dean, at the age of 24, she decided to create a lasting legacy for him through a Tribute Fund.

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Veteran Tom Boardman in 2017

I remember my best friend

Tom Boardman became a prisoner of war when British forces surrendered to Japan in Singapore in 1942.

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Jon Hilton and the Lord Mayor

Why I ran my last run for RBL

Days before an operation to amputate his left leg, former solider Jon Hilton ran 5k to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal.

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Poppy Appeal volunteer Sian Cameron

Meet our Poppy Appeal volunteers

Thousands of amazing volunteers help raise vital funds during the annual Poppy Appeal. Meet a few of them.

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Naomi

Naomi's story

The Legion supported Naomi who was a Senior Aircraft woman, through mental health issues, during transition to civilian life and after her accident.

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Man sitting on a bench

Careers

Careers at the Royal British Legion. This is where you’ll find a job that supports your ambitions and those in our Armed Forces community.

Careers with RBL
Harvey Pynn in front of an ambulance

Lt Col Harvey Pynn

Lt Col Harvey Pynn splits his time between the Army and NHS, and established a team to support the Ambulance Service during Covid-19.

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Leave a gift in your will

Leave a gift in your will

You can help to safeguard the future of the Armed Forces community by leaving a gift in your will.

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Toby and Jemima poppy 2006

The youngest Poppy Appeal collectors

Toby Castle, 17, has been collecting for the Poppy Appeal since he was just three weeks old. Along with his younger sister Jemima, 15, each year the siblings help their James, who is a Poppy Appeal Organiser in Hartfield, East Sussex, collect for our annual appeal

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Denis Sparrow in Aden

There were bullet holes in the camp cinema screen

Denis Sparrow joined the Royal Marines as a teenager in 1958, serving for nine years in locations including Aden.

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Get active

Get active

Plan some active fundraising activities to help you reach your target whilst social distancing - from balcony half marathons to a 30 day challenge.

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