Basically we are a fund raising charity and this is how and why.

The Royal British Legion is a charity that supports the serving and ex-service community, and their families. The Legion is probably best-known for its role as the custodian of Remembrance and for the Poppy Appeal which is organised annually. The Albox branch is an integral part of The Royal British Legion helping people of all ages and backgrounds.  To be eligible for our help, you must have served in the Forces for at least 7 days, or be the dependant of someone who has served.  It really is that simple. 

The Royal British Legions most important and prominent funding raising event is the annual Poppy Appeal, The first official Legions Poppy Day was held in England on the 11^th November 1921 and has been held every year since.  Between the middle of October and Middle of November any money raised in any way at any Royal British Legion Event, must go directly to the Poppy Appeal.

Did you know that The Royal British Legion is currently spending over £80 million annually to provide assistance to those eligible and in need? Did you know that ALL money raised in Spain by The Royal British Legion stays in Spain? Last year that was in excess of €80,000 in our district.

How are we helping in Albox?

The role of The Royal British Legion is clearly one of fundraising and awareness, but there is nothing in the Charter that says we can’t have a good time and a bit of a laugh whilst doing either of these most important functions.  We, your committee have the task of trying to organise events that will be entertaining and enjoyable.  At the end of the day, however attractive an event appears, if you, our members do not feel you are getting value for your Euro’s you won’t support it. It is not possible for your branch to organise any event, trip or social at a loss, this is against the rules of The Royal British Legion. Therefore, for each event we have a breakeven point.  If we fail to get sufficient support from you, the members, to reach that point we have to cancel the event. Hopefully we exceed the breakeven point in which case not only does the event go ahead, but the branch benefits from increased  funds. 

The only exception to this policy is if the event is advertised as a Poppy Appeal event, in which case additional funds go directly into the Poppy Appeal regardless to the time of year.

Periodically your branch committee reviews the level of branch funds and any amount that exceeds the expected day to day administrative costs of running your branch is transferred into the Poppy Appeal.  The financial position of your branch is presented to you every three months, and the statement of these accounts, is available to you upon request.  The accounts are then professionally audited and presented to you at the Annual General Meeting by our treasurer before being forwarded to The Royal British Legion Head Quarters in London. 

Should you have a question regarding this matter please speak with the officers of the club, during any of our events. Alternatively please contact David Langsford, who is our membership liaison officer on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it