The Royal British Legion

About the Legion

The Royal British Legion provides welfare to the whole Armed Forces family - serving, ex-Service and their dependants. We also campaign on a range of issues affecting Service people, are the custodian of Remembrance, run the annual Poppy Appeal and are one of the UK's largest membership organisations.

Who We Help

We help serving and ex-Service personnel and their families. Not just those who fought in the two World Wars, but also those involved in the many conflicts since 1945 and those still fighting today.

What We Do

We provide welfare services, campaign on a range of issues affecting Service people, are custodians of Remembrance, raise funds through the annual Poppy Appeal and we are a membership organisation.

Legion Values

• Reflection- through Remembrance of past sacrifice in the cause of freedom
• Hope- by remembering the past, a younger generation has the chance of a better future
• Comradeship- through shared experience and mutual support
• Selflessness- by putting others first
• Service- to those in need and in support of the whole community

Our mission is to be the No.1 provider of welfare, comradeship, representation and Remembrance for the Armed Forces community.

The Poppy Appeal

Each year the nation expresses its unequivocal support for the Legion's work through its generous support of the Poppy Appeal. It is one of the best known and supported campaigns in the calendar.

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Legionline is the Legion's information service and helpline. It's open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. All calls charges at local rates.