The Royal British Legion
British Legion, The Royal British Legion (Corporate Body), Poppy Appeal, The Legion
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 219279
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- July 10, 1977
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- The Royal British Legion
199 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1AA
Contact
- Phone
- 020 3207 2100
- sgray@britishlegion.org.uk
- Website
britishlegion.org.uk
Activities
To safeguard the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces. One of the largest membership organisations in the UK, recognised as the custodians of Remembrance and also run the annual Poppy Appeal.
Objects: (A) To Relieve Need, Suffering And Distress Of Beneficiaries And Their Dependants And To Further The Education Of Beneficiaries And Their Dependants; (B) To Relieve Need And Protect The Mental And Emotional Health Of The Dependants Of Beneficiaries Who Have Died Or Been Severely Injured; (C) To Relieve Suffering, Hardship And Distress To Dependants Caused By The Absence Of Those Serving In The Armed Forces; (D) To Promote And Support Schemes For The Resettlement, Rehabilitation, Retraining And Sheltered Employment Of Beneficiaries And Their Dependants; And (E) To Promote The Commemoration For The Public Benefit Of Those Who Have Died Whilst Serving In The Armed Forces.
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Economic/community Development/employment
- Who
- Other Defined Groups
Geography
- Country
- Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Cyprus, Falkland Islands, Fiji, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Isle Of Man, Japan, Jersey, Kenya, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £160,711,000 | £174,426,000 | £358,247,000 | 1,774 |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £147,061,000 | £180,628,000 | £350,514,000 | 1,649 |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £153,527,000 | £151,854,000 | £378,107,000 | 1,544 |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £137,359,000 | £141,829,000 | £379,796,000 | 1,567 |
| Sept. 30, 2020 | £143,114,000 | £160,970,000 | £350,576,000 | 1,675 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Lynda Atkins DL (Chair) | May 18, 2025 |
| Becks Buckingham | May 10, 2026 |
| Debbie Sorkin Ma Mba | June 14, 2018 |
| Elizabeth Butler | June 14, 2018 |
| Helen Owen | May 17, 2020 |
| James Lambert | May 21, 2023 |
| Jan Buxton | Jan. 29, 2024 |
| John Thornhill | May 18, 2025 |
| Major James Sibbald | May 18, 2025 |
| Monica Risam | Sept. 24, 2020 |
| Neil James | April 21, 2026 |
| Paul Harris | May 18, 2025 |
| Paul Astruc | May 21, 2023 |
| Paul Lincoln | Feb. 1, 2026 |
| Philip Davies | May 21, 2023 |
| Steven Lee | May 21, 2023 |
Linked charities
- British Legion Area Houses At Rochdale (219279-1)
- British Legion Area Houses At Launceston (219279-2)
- British Legion Area Houses Charities (219279-3)
- British Legion Area Houses At Kettering (219279-4)
- Royal British Legion Housing Estate (219279-5)
- The Royal British Legion Convalescent Home Southport (219279-6)
- The Royal British Legion Homes (219279-7)
- Crowthorne Branch The Royal British Legion (219279-8)
- Royal British Legion - Pilling (219279-9)
Nearby
- Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League 0.0 mi
- Royal British Legion 0.0 mi
- War Widows Association Of Great Britain 0.0 mi
- Edith Neal For Ex-Servicemen 0.0 mi
- Invictus UK 2027 Limited 0.0 mi