Where is the Royal British Legion based?
Where is the Royal British Legion based?
London, England
Royal British Legion
| Abbreviation | RBL |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Haig House, London, England |
| Region served | Worldwide |
| Patron | Queen Elizabeth II |
| National President | James Bashall |
How rich is the Royal British Legion?
The Royal British Legion, the wealthiest military charity, recorded a total income of £163.2m last year. Its reserves totalled £70m, about 40% of its annual income and enough to bankroll its operations for six months.
How many Royal British Legion clubs are there?
How many Legion clubs are there? There are 427 registered Legion clubs in England and Wales, 28 in Northern Ireland and 3 in the Channel Islands.
Who owns the British Legion?
The Royal British Legion is honoured to have Her Majesty the Queen as our Patron. While having royal patronage from its founding in 1921, the Legion received its “Royal” appellation in 1971 on its golden anniversary. Our National President is Lt General James Bashall CB, CBE appointed in May 2019.
How much does it cost to join the British Legion?
Become a member of the Royal British Legion family today and take pride in supporting all generations of the Armed Forces community. Membership starts from only £18 a year and is open to everyone.
What is Remembrance British Legion?
What is Remembrance? Remembrance honours the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. They protect our way of life.
Is British Legion a charity?
We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed.
How much does it cost to join British Legion?
How much does the head of the Royal British Legion earn?
In accordance with this policy, the Executive Director of MSF UK receives a salary of £73,000 per annum.
How old is the British Legion?
100 years (May 15, 1921)
Royal British Legion/Age
Can anyone go into a British Legion club?
Yes. membership is open to everyone who shares the values of the Legion to support the Armed Forces Community.
Can anyone go to the British Legion?
Membership is open to everyone, you don’t have to be a serving or ex-Service person. If you have an interest in the work of the Legion and want to help and support those who have served and their dependants, come and join us. We welcome men and women of all ages, whether they have served in the Armed Forces or not.
