The Royal British Legion is the UK’s largest Armed Forces charity. It supports serving and ex-serving personnel and their families, with help available from the first day of service and long after service has ended.
It may be a useful resource for clergy households with a connection to the Armed Forces, whether through current service, past service, caring responsibilities or wider family ties. Support includes expert advice, financial help, housing support, care and caring guidance, recovery services, and physical and mental health support.
The Royal British Legion also runs a helpline and online chat for the Armed Forces community. Its contact page says help, advice and guidance are available by phone, email and online chat from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.
What support does The Royal British Legion offer?
The Royal British Legion offers practical, financial and emotional support for the Armed Forces community. This includes financial support and crisis grants, housing help, care and caring guidance, physical and mental health support, recovery services, social support and overseas support.
Who is it for?
The Legion says that if you are serving, or have served, in the Armed Forces, you, your dependents and carers may be eligible for help. Its core audience includes members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families.
How might it help?
It may be helpful if military service has affected housing, finances, health, caring responsibilities, transition into civilian life, or wider family wellbeing. Because its support is broad, it can also be a good place to start if you are not yet sure what kind of help is needed.