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RBL branches sit at the heart of communities and today there are approximately 2,500 across the UK. Discover the stories behind our branches.
We are calling for an end charges Commonwealth personnel face when they leave the UK Armed Forces and apply to continue to live in the country.
To mark our 100th birthday, we launched the Reward and Recognition scheme to recognise our amazing RBL people and their significant contributions to our work.
Matt had always wanted to join the Army, but when he decided to leave, he felt like a fish out of water as he tried to navigate civilian life.
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.
After a serious cycling accident ended his military career, we helped Charlie rebuild his confidence and reconnect with fellow veterans through the Invictus Games.
After Nepal was hit by two earthquakes in 2015, we donated £50,000 to The Gurkha Welfare Trust's Earthquake Response Fund to help Gurkha veterans.
During the coronavirus lockdown we have kept in touch with vulnerable members via a telephone buddy service.
We're delighted to partner with leading online knitting and crochet retailer, Deramores, to get the nation involved with this year’s Poppy Appeal in a very crafty way.
We are delighted to be supported by Coventry Building Society which has raised over £18 million for the Legion in over 12 years of partnership.
Dedicated to those who lost their lives while under his command, Matt’s tattoo on his back depicts the silhouette of a bugler from the Royal Marines.
From handmade silk poppies to the new plastic-free poppy made entirely from paper, discover how the poppy has evolved over the past 100 years.
Lt Col Harvey Pynn splits his time between the Army and NHS, and established a team to support the Ambulance Service during Covid-19.
Together at Christmas is our annual community initiative to combat loneliness at social isolation.
RAF veteran Steve and wife Jennifer on how the Invictus Games have been transformative for their family.
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.
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