Welcome to Derbyshire Royal British Legion

Welcome to Derbyshire Royal British Legion. The Legion is a charity that supports the serving and ex-Service community in the County, with a presence from Glossop in the north to Swadlincote in the south, consisting of 55 Branches, five Groups (High Peak currently suspended), 13 Clubs and approximately 6,700 members around the County.  To find out more about the Legion in Derbyshire click on the arrow.

      Royal British Legion 90th Anniversary             

During the year 2011 The Royal British Legion will be celebrating its 90th Anniversary.  There are a number of events taking place in Derbyshire to mark this occasion follow the link to Events Diary or click on the arrow to see what will be taking place. 
Newsletter Editor

Following the request on this Webpage for someone to volunteer as the Editor for the Derbyshire Royal British Legion monthly Members Newsletter a willing volunteer came forward.  To find out more about who has been appointed and how you can help him click on the arrow.
Events

For Events taking place in Derbyshire and surrounding Counties follow the link to Events Diary or click on the arrow.
 
News

For News of events that have taken place in Derbyshire and surrounding Counties follow the link to News and News Archives or click on the arrow.

Elizabeth Cross Honour for Families of Fallen Troops

Her Majesty The Queen has given her name to a new form of recognition for the families of British Service personnel killed while serving their country, Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth announced on Wednesday 1st July 2009.  The Elizabeth Cross and Memorial Scroll will be granted to the Next of Kin of Armed Forces personnel killed on operations or as a result of terrorism in a mark of national recognition for their loss.  Click  on the arrow to find out more information.

Veterans Benefits

There are a number of benefits available to ex-Service persons and their dependants that are not commonly known. These benefits will be highlighted when they become known to us.  Click on the arrow to find out more information.

Wills and Legacies

Wills are vital to The Royal British Legion as 20% of our income comes from Legacies left in Wills.  In the past year the Legion has received £9 million from Legacies, this has enabled the Welfare Services to help one in five of our beneficiaries.  So please consider helping to fund the Legion in years to come by making a donation in your Will.  Click on the arrow to find out more information.

Legionline

We can offer advice and support in a wide range of areas, including war pensions, benefits, care homes and much more…

Contact Us

The County Team are based in Saxon House in Derby.  The County Team include the County Chairman, the County Secretary, the County Manager and the County Welfare Officer.



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