Join the Poole Branch
Membership of the Royal British Legion connects you with a proud community of veterans, serving personnel, and supporters — and helps fund vital welfare services across Poole and Dorset.
Who Can Join?
The Royal British Legion is open to everyone. Whether you've served, are currently serving, or simply want to support the Armed Forces community, there's a place for you.
Veterans
Anyone who has served in the UK Armed Forces — Regular or Reserve — is warmly welcome. Membership gives you access to welfare support, comradeship, and a voice in national campaigns.
Serving Personnel
Current members of the Regular or Reserve Forces can join the Legion and benefit from welfare advice, legal support, and a network of fellow service members.
Supporters & Associates
You don't need to have served to join. Associate membership is open to anyone who wants to support the Armed Forces community and get involved in branch life.
Why Join
Membership Benefits
Welfare Support
Access to the Legion's welfare services, including financial assistance, housing advice, and mental health support for you and your family.
Legal & Financial Advice
Free access to specialist legal and financial advisors who understand the unique needs of the Armed Forces community.
Comradeship
A welcoming community of veterans, serving personnel, and supporters in Poole — social events, branch meetings, and shared experiences.
A National Voice
Your membership supports the Legion's national campaigns for better treatment of veterans, improved mental health services, and recognition of service.
Branch Activities
Regular social events, Remembrance activities, fundraising, and community projects — there's always something happening at the Poole Branch.
Poppy Appeal
Be part of the nation's most iconic fundraising campaign. Volunteer collectors and organisers are the backbone of the Poppy Appeal in Poole.
How to Join
Joining the Royal British Legion is straightforward. You can apply online through the national website, or speak to a branch member at one of our monthly meetings.
Apply Online or In Person
Visit the RBL national website to apply online, or come along to a branch meeting and speak to our membership secretary.
Choose Your Membership
Select the membership type that suits you — full membership for veterans and serving personnel, or associate membership for supporters.
Welcome to the Branch
Once your application is processed, you'll receive your membership card and be formally welcomed at the next branch meeting.
Join Poole Royal British Legion Branch
Support our Armed Forces community. Make a difference in Poole and beyond.
Support
Help veterans, serving personnel and their families.
Get Involved
Take part in local events, fundraising and community activities.
Make a Difference
Your time and skills can change lives.
Be Part of Something
Join a welcoming community that stands together.
Already an RBL Member?
You can belong to up to 4 branches.
Expand your support, get more involved locally and help even more in your community.
Poole Branch does not charge any admin fees
So you can add us FREE!
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Join today and help us continue our important work.
We're Here For You
RBL Helpline
08088 028080
We're here to listen, support and help. Confidential, friendly, and impartial.
Helpline Open
Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Out of hours? Leave a message and we'll get back to you.
We Can Help With:
Financial & Benefits Advice
Help with benefits, grants, pensions and managing money.
Housing Support
Advice on housing options, rent arrears, adaptations and homelessness.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Support for stress, anxiety, depression and emotional wellbeing.
Employment & Training
Help with CVs, job searching, training opportunities and career guidance.
Health & Care
Navigating health services, care needs and support for you or a loved one.
Family & Relationships
Support for families, children, relationships and life's challenges.
Social & Community Support
Combatting loneliness, making connections and joining in local activities.
Service & Veteran Support
Practical help for serving personnel, veterans and their families.
You've Served. We're Here For You.
Sell Poppies — Make a Difference
Every poppy sold helps support our Armed Forces community and shows that we will never forget. Cadets, Scouts and young people can get involved, gain volunteering experience, and be part of something truly meaningful.
Why sell poppies?
- ✦Make a real difference — your efforts raise vital funds for veterans and their families.
- ✦Learn and gain confidence — builds teamwork, communication and leadership skills.
- ✦Show respect and remembrance — help keep the memory of those who served alive in our community.
What you get from it
- ✓Take part in a great cause you can be proud of
- ✓Gain volunteering experience for your CV or Duke of Edinburgh Award
- ✓Work towards badges and awards
- ✓Develop confidence, teamwork and leadership
- ✓Be part of a team that makes a real impact
- ✓Have fun while helping others!
How to get involved
- 1Join a team — sign up with your Cadet or Scout group.
- 2Collect your poppies — get your poppies, tin and ID card.
- 3Sell poppies — at school, in your community or at local events.
- 4Make a difference — help raise vital funds and change lives.
"Small actions today create big change tomorrow."
Remembrance Day — 11th November. Lest We Forget.
Ready to Join?
Come along to one of our monthly meetings — first Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm — or get in touch and we'll be happy to answer any questions.