Swadlincote & District Royal British Legion

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Email swadlincote.secretary@rbl.community
Website http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/swadlincote
Telephone 07732346631
Helpline 0808 802 8080
Contacts
    • Glyn Jackson
    • Branch Secretary & Poppy Appeal Organiser
Purpose

The Royal British Legion, sometimes called The British Legion or The Legion, is a British charity providing financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces, their families and dependants.

The Legion is also one of the largest Membership Organisations in the UK - Membership costs £17 per year and is open to anyone. You don't need to have served in the Armed Forces, just have a desire to help those who have.
Services

The Royal British Legion is the UK's largest military charity, providing lifelong support for the Armed Forces community - serving men and women, veterans, and their families.
What they do
  • Advice/information/advocacy/legal
  • Alcohol/ substance abuse/addiction
  • Armed forces/ex services
  • Befriending or mentoring
  • Bereavement
  • Campaigning/lobbying
  • Carer support
  • Counselling/therapy
  • Disability support/access
  • Education/training
  • Finance provision (i.e. pensions / invest)
  • Funding advice
  • Health - General
  • Health - Mental Health
  • Health - Palliative care
  • Housing or homelessness
  • Leisure and recreation
  • Men
  • Older People
  • Other
  • Social groups/clubs
  • Unemployment
  • Volunteering
  • Women
Who they work with
  • Other
Geographical area coverage South Derbyshire,Part(s) of Derbyshire
Space for Hire No
Opening Times Contact Centre 0808 802 8080 - 8am to 8pm 7 days a week. Local Branch - as required
Eligibility Criteria Serving personnel of HM Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependants.
Meeting Place Oakland Village, Hall Farm Road, Swadlincote DE11 8ND 7.30pm - The First Wednesday of each Month
Is a registered charity? Yes
Charity Number 219279
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