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Royal British Legion’s income plummets after record-breaking figures pre-pandemic

With the pandemic affecting fundraising, the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) total income dropped by nearly 20% in the 2019/20 financial report,

The Poppy Factory helps more than 140 veterans find jobs over pandemic

The Poppy Factory charity based in Richmond has supported more than 140 veterans with health conditions get back into work

‘Slipping into the rear-view mirror’: How important is the poppy in 2017?

The British Army will fit into Wembley Stadium by 2018, with 10,000 seats left over. In a shrinking military landscape,

Mitcham and Morden MP Siobhain McDonagh joins volunteers to raise thousands for Royal British Legion

Mitcham and Morden MP Siobhain McDonagh joined volunteers at Sainsbury’s Merton today to fundraise for the Royal British Legion ahead

Armed Forces Day hits high note with Richmond concert for disabled veteran charity The Poppy Factory

Disabled veterans will get a helping hand from a celebratory concert in Richmond, fundraising to get them back to work,

Mercy for Mankind: Young Muslims who raised millions for British causes celebrated at Houses of Parliament

A number of distinguished guests gathered to hail the £2million raised by Muslim youths for British charities at the Houses

SW London young Muslims brave Germany’s highest mountain on hike to raise funds for Royal British Legion

Young Muslims from south west London are facing an uphill struggle – as 14 of them set off on a

‘True faith in action’: Young Muslims to be honoured at parliament for raising £340,000 in charity cash

Young Muslims from south west London are part of a volunteer group presenting £340,000 to Royal British Legion, NSPCC and

Merton veteran expresses concern over care for ex-soldiers ahead of Remembrance Day

Summary: Some veterans feel ignored by the government. Image: By Alice Todman Commuters at Wimbledon Station got a surprise yesterday

Thousands set to remember war dead with services across South West London

Summary: Remembrance Day recognises the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces Image: By Sean Connor Proud boroughs across South West

Duchess of Cornwall visits Richmond as she becomes patron of The Poppy Factory

Summary: The charity celebrates its 91st anniversary this year. Image: By Sarah Lingard In the run-up to this year’s remembrance

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