Who we are
The Royal British Legion provides financial, social and emotional support to millions who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces, and their dependants. Currently, nearly 10.5 million people are eligible for our support and we receive thousands of calls for help every year.
The Legion was founded in 1921 as a voice for the ex-Service community and over 450,000 members continue to ensure that this voice does not go unheard. Although the needs of ex-Service people have changed over the years, we are still there to safeguard their welfare, interests and memory. British service people are in action around the world every day of the year. They know that if they need our support - now or in the future - the Legion is always on active duty for them.
Vocational Assessment Service.
The Royal British Legion provides an assessment, counselling and guidance service on career management and development to Service leavers and ex- Services personnel of the UK Armed Forces, Reserve Forces and their dependants. The process can last from one to three days and it will include structured interviews, CV preparation, career exercises and inventories, job search, personality questionnaires, aptitude and ability testing and work samples. Based on the results and what has come out in the sessions the individual will be offered advice and suggestions on suitable training, employment, further support and education. The service is for those with a disability or medical condition which is forcing a career change on the individual. It is also available to those who are at a disadvantage or who are at a crossroads in their career and need to confirm whether or not the choices made are appropriate. The service is available to those who fall into the above categories. The cost of travel and accomodation may also be met by The Royal British Legion if the person is unemployed and financially unable to cover the costs. The sessions are on a one to one basis and a team of occupational psychologists provide the service. The report detailing the recommendations can be used to make decisions on resettlement courses, access funding for training from the Department of Work and Pensions or The Royal British Legion.
For more information or an informal chat, telephone
Mary Ryan
Vocational Assessment Manager
01622 795 942
Vocational Assessment Centre
Royal British Legion Industries
Royal British Legion Village
Aylesford
Kent ME20 7NL
Poppy Support
Poppy Support is part of The Royal British Legion's immediate needs services to the UK Armed Forces and ex-Forces community.
Poppy Support is the new name for all our welfare services. It is split into six categories: Poppy Advice, Poppy Funds, Poppy Breaks, Poppy Homes, Poppy Travel and Poppy People. Nearly 10.5 million people in the UK are eligible for our help, so if you or someone you know is serving, ex-Service or a dependant and in need, please call Legionline on 08457 725 725. We’d like to be able to help.