Thursday 16th April 2026
It is with huge appreciations & the kind donations from the Vega Baja Veterans social Group, whom held its monthly lunch today, 100 Euros were raised, in support of the Poppy Appeal. Massive thank you for your continued support.
(Pictured Kathy Bennett & Geoff Thomas in receipt of 100 Euros)
Tuesday 14th April
"La Gunna Tavern" on Vistabella Golf in Entre Naranjos, raises 320.20 euros for the Poppy Appeal, During 8 horse races full of happy bets and against the odds, however, All donations made went straight to the Poppy Appeal a huge Thank you for these valuable funds and donations.
(Paul Nixon, Mark Benton & Geoff Thomas in receipt of 320.20 Euros)
Saturday 11th Apr 2026
the branch now have 2 Qualified Standard Bearers with Kind thanks to Dave Brettle Spain District Norths Parade Marshal, Robert Smith & Robert Smith being put through the paces by the Parade Marshal
In March 26 the branch had the honour and privilege on hosting Hugh Ramsey from Northern Ireland, He was very kind enough to present the branch with the pendent showed below, we hope to forge a relationship between both branches.
THE POPPY APPEAL:
The annual Poppy Appeal raises around £50m worldwide and here in Spain District North we average around €120,000 each year and the total for all Overseas Branches averages €780,000.
We thank all those who helped reach these tremendous results for their generosity.
The money collected in Spain stays in Spain to support and assist Legion Beneficiaries living here.
WHO WE ARE & HELP IS AT HAND
We may be able to help with .......
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Assistance with home aids, mobility equipment and adaptations
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Immediate Needs Grants for food, repairs and essential bills
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Assistance with accessing Spanish Social Services
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Veterans’ Benefits
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Exportable UK Benefits
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Expatriation
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Blue Badge Application
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Hospital and Home Visits
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Telephone Buddy Calls
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Awareness Events
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Funeral Costs
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Bereavement Support
The Royal British Legion provides financial, social and emotional support to those who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces and their dependants.
The primary aim of the Legion is to support serving members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army, Royal Air Force, Reservists, Veterans, and their families (Beneficiaries). In Spain, we continuously strive to improve the assistance and support provided for veterans and their dependants of all ages.
The Legion as a whole is the major voice for the Armed Forces Community throughout the year and spends around £1.3 m. each week helping Beneficiaries across the world.
We campaign and lobby on a wide range of issues, including mental health, housing and homelessness, employment, community and adult care, skills development, and debt advice.
The Legion’s District North Spain operates from the French border to Baza in Andalucía – an area larger than the UK.
Our Branches offer comradeship to members as well as social activities. Our network of hardworking Caseworkers and Branch Community Support members deliver a service to our Beneficiaries resident in the area. The enquiries we receive are many and varied.
The Legion also coordinates with the British Embassy and its Consulates and other local charity organisations to give the best possible service to our Beneficiaries.
As well as new Members, we are always looking for people to assist us in the Legion’s support to Beneficiaries. If you have time to spare you might consider volunteering as a Caseworkers, a Telephone Buddy or even a Hospital/Home visitor. We provide the necessary training and pay travel and other related expenses. For further information please contact the
District Community Support Coordinator.
SpainNorth.CommunitySupport@RBL. Community
Tel: +34 676 451 780 (Mon – Fri 9.00am to 2.00pm)
We are the UK’s largest Armed Forces
charity, with 180,000 members, 110,000 Volunteers and networking partners, Charities, helping us give support
And whenever it’s needed.
Founded in 1921, the Legion is not just about those who fought in the two World Wars of the last century, but also those involved in the many conflicts since 1945 and those still fighting for the freedom we enjoy today.
We are also the Nation’s custodian of Remembrance; we remember those who lost their lives on active service in all conflicts; from the beginning of the First World War right up to the present day. We also remember all those who have served and their families, ensuring their sacrifice is never forgotten.
We are responsible for the Two Minute Silence on Remembrance Sunday and 11th November, bringing Remembrance into the National calendar.
The primary aim of the Legion is to support serving members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army, Royal Air Force, Reservists, Veterans, and their families. In Spain, we continuously strive to improve the assistance and support provided for veterans and their dependants of all ages.
The Legion as a whole is the major voice for the Armed Forces Community throughout the year and spends around £1.3 m. each week helping Beneficiaries across the world.
We campaign and lobby on a wide range of issues, including mental health, housing and homelessness, employment, community and adult care, skills development, and debt advice.
Here in Spain
The Legion’s District North Spain operates 15 independent branches from the French border to Baza in Andalucía – (an area larger than the UK).
Our Branches offer comradeship to members as well as social activities. Our network of hardworking Caseworkers and Branch Community Support members deliver a service to our Beneficiaries resident in the area. The enquiries we receive are many and varied.
The Legion also coordinates with the British Embassy and its Consulates and other local charity organisations to give the best possible service to our Beneficiaries.
As well as new Members, we are always looking for people to assist us in the Legion’s support to Beneficiaries. If you have time to spare you might consider volunteering as a Caseworkers, a Telephone Buddy or even a Hospital/Home visitor. We provide the necessary training and pay travel and other related expenses. For further information please contact the District Community Support Coordinator.
[email protected]
Tel: +34 676 451 780
(Mon – Fri 0900hrs to 1400hrs)
The Royal British Legion – Founded in 1921, it provides social and emotional support to those who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces and dependants.
• We have around 180,000 members in the UK and a further 8,000 overseas. We welcome men and women of all ages, whether or not they have an Armed Forces connection.
• District North Spain runs from the French border to Baza in Andalucía – an area larger than the size of the UK!
• The Annual Poppy Appeal raises around £50m worldwide and here in Spain District North we average around €120,000 each year to support our beneficiaries living in Spain.
• Nearly a quarter of those we help are below the age of 44: veteranscanbeasyoungas18yearsofage. Theyoungestperson we have assisted in Spain was only 6 days old, the daughter of a beneficiary.
• We campaign and lobby on a wide range of issues. Worldwide, we spend approximately £1.3m a week providing practical care, advice and support to our serving personnel, veterans of all ages, and families.
Contact Details:
Chairman SpainNorth.
[email protected]
(Welfare)
[email protected]
[email protected]
Tel: 676 451780 Mon to Fri 9am to 2pm
For additional information, please go to:
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The Royal British Legion – es una organización benéfica británica fundada en 1921, que asiste a miles de hombres y mujeres que han prestado servicio activo en las Fuerzas Armadas del Reino Unido y también ayudamos a sus familias.
The Royal British Legion – cuenta con sucursales tanto en el Reino Unido como en diversos lugares del mundo. La asociación recauda fondos para proporcionar asistencia social a sus beneficiarios por su Poppy Appeal.
The Poppy Appeal – la cantidad total recaudada cada año en todoelmundosuperalos50millonesdelibras. Eldinero recaudado en España se usa para ayudar a aquellos que han formando parte de las Fuerzas Armadas y que ahora residen en España, por lo que realizamos una importante labor e intentamos llegar a todos aquellos que lo necesitan.
The Royal British Legion – cuenta con acuerdos con el Consuladosbritánicosdelaregión. Asimismo,colaboramosy contamos con el apoyo de la Diputación de Alicante y los Servicios Sociales españoles.
Información de contacto:
Chairman:
[email protected]
Secretary:
[email protected]
Welfare
Community Support welfare Caseworker & Coordinator:
[email protected]
Tel: 676 451 780 – días laborables de 0900hrs - 1400hrs
Puede obtener más información en la página web:
www.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/spain-north
Asociación Benéfica No. 219279 (NIF N8261536J)
About Spain District North
