Barton-under-Needwood Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion was formed in 197?. The Royal British Legion Women’s Section was formed in 1921. Its task was to safeguard the interest of the widows & families of ex-servicemen and women and to augment & widen the activities of the Legion. The benevolence work covers welfare grants, rest & convalescence, widows allowance and flatlets.

The Women’s Section meets on the first Tuesday of each month, apart from August, at 7:30 pm in a member’s house. They play an active role in provision of welfare to ex-service personnel and organize fund raising activities to meet the national objective of providing assistance. New members are always welcome to join.