Royal British Legion | Armed Forces Charity

Supporting the Armed Forces, veterans and their families. For life.

We're dedicated to bringing society together to recognise, remember, and support the Armed Forces community, and ensuring that their unique contribution is not forgotten.

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Your support helps us provide expert advice and practical support, for life.

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We couldn’t do it without you

However you choose to support the Armed Forces Community, there is always something for everyone.

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Shop

We have a wide range of poppy products available with something for everyone, including Poppy memorabilia, wreaths, stationery and jewellery.

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Gift in Will

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

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Partnerships

Find out how your organisation can partner with the Royal British Legion and help support the Armed Forces community.

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Teaching Remembrance in 2026

We’ve created new downloadable resources and online events to help children connect with Remembrance this year, using poetry, music and stories from across the Armed Forces community.

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Remembrance

The Poppy and Remembrance

Discover the story of how the humble poppy became the symbol of Remembrance, and its meaning today.

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News and updates

How do you wear your poppy?

There is no right or wrong way to wear a poppy. Wearing one is a matter of personal choice, as is, how to wear it.

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Poppy Appeal

The Poppy Appeal is the Royal British Legion’s biggest fundraising campaign held in November. Get involved and support our Armed Forces community.

Get involved in the Poppy Appeal

About RBL

The Royal British Legion is here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. And we’re not going anywhere.

We support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week.

Our support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over.

Captain Myles, British Army, Katie Myles & Son, Volunteer Collectors at London Poppy Day on 31 October 2024

Our Strategy to 2035

We have published our 10-year strategy that sets out our ambition to meet the changing needs of the Armed Forces community. Our ambition is to bring society together to recognise, remember, and support the Armed Forces community.

We get together

Wherever you are, whatever you like to do, there's a branch for you.

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We campaign

We champion key issues, giving our Armed Forces community a voice.

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Get involved

From our Poppy Appeal to volunteering, or assisting Armed Forces and veterans, there are so many ways to support the Royal British Legion.

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A Standard Bearer preparing for a Remembrance parade

Stories

Read stories of how RBL brings together nations, communities and individuals to create better futures for the Armed Forces community and their families.

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Careers

Start your careers at the Royal British Legion. This is where you'll find a job that supports your ambition and those in our Armed Forces community.

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Our team is just a phone call away

Call us on 0808 802 8080. Lines are open from 8am-8pm every day.

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Ways to give

There are many ways you can give to the Royal British Legion. From a one-off donation or giving a gift in memory - there's something for everyone.

Ways to give to RBL

Poppy Appeal volunteers selling the Legion's paper poppies at Covent Garden Market

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Things to do

Whether you’re a volunteer, member or proud Poppy Appeal collector – however you choose to support the Royal British Legion, we couldn’t do it without you.

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