Who We Are, And What We Do

The Royal British Legion is the UK's leading charity providing financial, social and emotional support to millions who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces, and their dependants. Currently, nearly 10.5 million people are eligible for our support and we receive thousands of calls for help every year.

The Legion was founded in 1921 as a voice for the ex-Service community and over 450,000 members continue to ensure that this voice does not go unheard. Although the needs of ex-Service people have changed over the years, we are still there to safeguard their welfare, interests and memory. British service people are in action around the world every day of the year. They know that if they need our support - now or in the future - the Legion is always on active duty for them.

• 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