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The Royal British Legion

Registered charity 219279, on the register since 10 July 1977. The 63rd largest charity in England and Wales by income.

What it says it does

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.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Accommodation/housingDisabilityEconomic/community Development/employmentEducation/trainingGeneral Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.