Wearing a poppy is is never compulsory but is greatly appreciated by those whom it is intended to support.

When and how you choose to wear a poppy is a reflection of your individual experiences and personal memories.

By wearing a Poppy:

• We remember the sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
• We pay tribute to the special contribution of families and of the emergency services.
• We acknowledge innocent civilians who have lost their lives in conflict and acts of terrorism.

Remembrance unites people of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds but it is also deeply personal.

It could mean wearing a poppy in November, before Remembrance Sunday.  

Everyone is free to remember in their own way, or to choose not to remember at all.