The Poppy Factory

04/09/2026

Last call for our summer art competition! We've already had some stunning entries. The deadline is Monday... To be in with a chance to win, send a photo of your artwork to [email protected]

04/09/2026

It was our privilege to welcome members of the Shots Foundation, the charitable arm of Aldershot Town Football Club, to The Poppy Factory this week - including veterans who know first-hand how challenging civilian life can be, for the people we support on the path to employment.

03/09/2026

Are you a veteran or family member of a veteran looking to boost your confidence?

Join our free Confidence Building Workshop with our Veterans Employment Support team. Discover your strengths, recognise your skills and learn practical ways to build confidence.

📅 Tuesday 15 September
🕙 10am–12pm
📍 Blue Light Hub, West Ashland Fire Station, Milton Keynes

Places are free but registration is required.

Register: https://bit.ly/ConfidenceBuildingMK

30/08/2026

To celebrate 100 years of The Poppy Factory in Richmond, we’re inviting you to create a piece of artwork inspired by a century of employment support for the Armed Forces community.

Whether you’re a professional artist, hobbyist, student, or if you enjoy making art for fun, we’d love to see your interpretation of what The Poppy Factory means to you. Submissions by Monday 7 September.

Spread the word, download the poster & how to submit:

To celebrate 100 years of The Poppy Factory in Richmond, we’re inviting you to create a piece of artwork inspired by a century of employment support for the Armed Forces community.

28/08/2026

Real job advice from real people on your terms.

Every year, we support veterans and their families to find meaningful employment that suits their skills.

Sometimes that's help with a CV

Sometimes it's rebuilding confidence

Sometimes it's simply having someone in your corner

Whatever it is, we'll help you figure it out.

Find out more: https://www.poppyfactory.org/supportservices/

Contact the team: [email protected]

25/08/2026

A reminder of how we can support veterans and their families.

Our team is here to provide personalised employment support to veterans and family members of veterans.

We can help with:

🔹 Building confidence and identifying your strengths
🔹 Exploring employment and career options
🔹 CVs, job applications and interview preparation
🔹 Developing skills and preparing for the workplace
🔹 Accessing workshops, events and practical employment support
🔹 Ongoing support as you take your next steps

Whether you’re looking for work, considering a career change or simply want to explore your options, our team is here to help.

You don’t have to take the next step alone. Get in touch to find out how we can support you.

https://www.poppyfactory.org/supportservices/

24/08/2026

Build your confidence. Take the next step.

Are you a veteran or family member of a veteran looking to boost your confidence?

Join us for our free Confidence Building Workshop with our Veterans Employment Support team. We’ll explore what confidence is, how to identify your skills, the link between body language and confidence, and practical ways to build your confidence.

📅 Tuesday 15 September
🕙 10am–12pm
📍 Blue Light Hub, West Ashland Fire Station, Milton Keynes

Take some time to invest in yourself, recognise your strengths and step outside your comfort zone.

Places are free, but registration is required. Register via the link below.

https://bit.ly/ConfidenceBuildingMK

20/08/2026

"I'm worried work won't fit around my family"

We'll help you explore opportunities that work around your commitments and work for your family.

If you're a family member of a veteran looking for employment our families team, Molly & Charleigh can help.

poppyfactory.org/families

Get it touch
[email protected]
[email protected]

17/08/2026

Celebrate 100 Years of The Poppy Factory in Richmond

Join us for a special Centenary Afternoon Tea and discover the stories, heritage and craftsmanship behind 100 years of The Poppy Factory.

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of our factory, see our team handcrafting Remembrance wreaths, explore unique archive materials, and enjoy afternoon tea.

Plus, take home a complimentary set of five commemorative postcards.

Book your place and celebrate our centenary with us.

Join us for a special Centenary Afternoon Tea as we celebrate 100 years of The Poppy Factory in Richmond.

14/08/2026

This year's Richmond May Ball raised an extraordinary £150,000 in support The Poppy Factory and The Purple Elephant Project, in one spectacular evening of fundraising, entertainment and community. https://www.poppyfactory.org/richmond-may-ball-funds/

Our most heartfelt thanks to everyone involved for delivering such an amazing event and for making this contribution possible.