Covid-19 community response awards

The Covid-19 Community Response Awards aims to recognise the outstanding community activities that members, volunteers and supporters have delivered in response to the pandemic.

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.

Revolutionary tinnitus treatment gives veteran his life back

Former Royal Marine Commando Harris Tatakis talks about receiving revolutionary treatment for tinnitus through our Veterans Hearing Fund.

RBL Councillor Network  

How WW2 drove social change

People, families, communities, and nations all went through massive social changes as a result of WW2.

Angela Ham

"You never know what each day is going to be like really, working at the National Memorial Arboretum as Head of Business Support Services. It’s great."

How soldiers coped with malaria

Read the stories of three soldiers who contracted malaria when they served in the Far East during the Second World War.

VE Day Singalong 

At 9pm on Friday 8 May, the Legion took part in a UK-wide rendition of Dame Vera Lynn’s ‘We’ll Meet Again’ to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

What happened when we invited children to visit one of our dementia care units?

We invited local children to meet residents with dementia at Danbury Lodge, inspiring amazing reactions.

Five tips for managing your money during Covid-19

Our expert Benefits and Money advisors are here to help you with five to tips for managing your finances during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

I think about what our family deals with

Donna Stonelake is a former Royal Navy Able Rating and mother of three whose husband, Mark, was injured whilst serving in Afghanistan.

The Programme

This year's Festival of Remembrance commemorates the people who secured peace and our way of life 75 years ago, whilst reflecting upon the sacrifice made by many in protecting the nation from Covid-19.

100 years of Remembrance

From our beginnings in the aftermath of the First World War, see how the torch of Remembrance has been passed from generation to generation in the UK, the Commonwealth and beyond.

Invictus Games: Tilly’s story  

Tilly talks about her time in the British Army, her sports recovery journey and eventually her selection for Invictus Games Düsseldorf.

100 years of championing the Armed Forces

Since our earliest days we have championed the causes of serving and ex-serving personnel and their families.

Jake's story

Jake Shroff was struggling with isolation and living with PTSD when he reached out for help to buy a new trike to regain some independence.