In 2021 we celebrate the Royal British Legion’s centenary marking a century of supporting the Armed Forces community.

In the last 100 years a lot has changed, and the organisation had to evolve to meet the needs of the community we serve, but it is Members’ dedication and commitment that remain the same all this time.

On 15th May 1921, four men representing different ex-Servicemen organisations laid a wreath at the Cenotaph war memorial in London, forming the then British Legion with the aim to support those who fought for their country and their families and remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

100 years later, the Legion is still present in the community, with approximately 2,500 Branches in the UK and overseas.

Back in 1921 Members made a difference by fundraising for the Poppy Appeal, providing welfare locally and laying the foundation for what has become the UK’s largest Armed Forces charity.

I am extremely proud that Members today continue in the footsteps of the men and women who founded the British Legion and the Women’s Section and do incredible work to support the Armed Forces community from raising vital funds and remembering those who served and sacrificed to looking after local serving and ex-serving personnel and their families.

The RBL’s work is as important now as it was 100 years ago and as long as there are members of the Armed Forces community who need our help, we’ll always be here to extend a hand to lift them up.

I want to thank all of you for being Members of the Royal British Legion in its centenary year and I am View that all Members including myself look forward to the next 100 years.

Thank you Una Cleminson BEM TD,

National Chairman of the Royal British Legion