23/10/2026
Military service affects more than the person in uniform.
The theme for the 2026 Poppy Appeal is Parallel Lives
At RBL, we recognise that when someone serves, their family serves too, facing unique challenges and sacrifices alongside their loved one.
We see first hand that the experiences and challenges of service don't stop with the person in uniform – they are often felt in different but connected ways by the people closest to them.
How the Royal British Legion supports the Armed Forces Community
The Royal British Legion provides expert advice and practical support for the Armed Forces, veterans and their families. For life.
When a partner or parent serves, they will often spend months away at a time, missing birthdays, anniversaries and first days at school.
RBL is there to support Armed Forces families during and after service providing guidance during deployment, helping with financial hardship, support after a bereavement, or caring for a loved one in old age.
Find out more about our services for the Armed Forces community: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/how-we-help
Every Poppy Appeal donation helps us support those who serve and their families
At any given moment, RBL is helping nearly 8,000 members of the Armed Forces community by providing expert advice and practical support.
From short-term relief to lifelong support, your donation enables us to help in ways tailored to the Armed Forces community’s unique needs and circumstances.
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