THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 
WOMEN'S SECTION

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Legion Membership

The Women's Section is made up of a countrywide network of 1,300 branches with a membership of 62,000+ women. Members enjoy a wide range of activities all year round including social events. Workshops, Seminars, fundraising, visits to places of interest and much more, including the Annual Conference.

Whether you are serving, ex-Service or have little or no links with the Services, the Legion is still relevant to you. Apart from our many social activities, you can also get involved in our fundraising and welfare work. 

 Benefits of Legion Membership
  • Social and sporting activities at local branches and clubs, nationwide, year-round. 
  • Access to a wide range of Legion exclusive services and discount schemes. 
  • Free subscription to Legion magazine. 
  • The opportunity to become involved in the Poppy Appeal and Remembrance activities. 
  • The opportunity to get actively involved in the local community as a Welfare caseworker,
    looking after the needs for ex-Service men and women and their dependants. 
  • The opportunity to get involved in ceremonial activities and train as a Standard Bearer.

Care and Support
The Royal British Legion Women's Section has been providing care and support to the ex-Service community for 85 years. In the UK alone it is estimated that 11 million people of all ages and backgrounds are eligible for support from the Legion, including ex-Service men and women, Families and Dependants.  To be eligible for help, you must have served in the Forces for at least 7 days, or be the dependant of someone who has served. 
It really is that simple. 

The Women's Section offers a comprehensive welfare programme, benefits and other services for all those who qualify for its support, including

  • Welfare Breaks and Respite Care.
  • Educational Grants and Sponsorship
  • Financial support, including annuities, and help with TV licences
  • Support for ex-Service families with a disabled adult or child
  • National network of trained Caseworkers
  • A special fund for dependant children, to assist with school uniforms, sports equipment and other requirements.

The Legion helps many serving and ex-Service men, women and their dependants overcome severe problems and appalling injustice.

 

Billy Atkins, a Poppy Collector for 22 years, with the Poppy Man at the launch of Poppy Appeal 2007
Billy Atkins, a Poppy Collector for 22 years, with the Poppy Man at the launch of Poppy Appeal 2007

The 2007 Poppy Appeal has been launched with young case studies highlighting the growing need for Poppy Support. They were aided by the Poppy Man, the symbolic representation of the help The Royal British Legion gives to currently serving and ex-Service people and their families

Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins

The 2006 Poppy Appeal was launched at 10am on 25th October 
by the popular Welsh singer 
Katherine Jenkins. 
To mark the event, she wore a dress made out of 2,500 poppies, 
designed by two photography students who were inspired by the theme of Remembrance.

For further information
write to:
The Royal British Legion Women's Section
48 Pall Mall
London SW1Y 5JY

Or 
Telephone  020 7973 7225
Fax: 020 7839 7917


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