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A Senior Citizens Christmas party for 100 - 150 people and a Christmas party for young adults with learning difficulties (30 people) during December

London Borough of Hounslow

Grant to Hanworth Royal British Legion

The group plan to organise a Christmas party/event for young people and adults with learning disabilities and a Christmas dinner, with music, entertainment and a raffle for older residents. About 180 people in total would benefit.

Christmas Party for approx 100 young adults with learning disabilities to be held on 15 December.

A contribution towards 'Memories of Service 2017' which will unveil a memorial plaque to soldiers who have lost their lives in past conflicts.  The event will run across a weekend and this grant would be fund the cost of afternoon tea for families and other guests and children's entertainment to stay on afterwards.

Grant to Royal British Legion Hounslow

Remembrance and the poppy: past, present and future

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Grant to Royal British Legion

Provide Walls of Honour for the fallen in the Town Memorial Park

Grant to Royal British Legion Newbiggin & North Seaton Branch

Grant to Royal British Legion Tandragee

Towards improving access and facilities for disabled people at the Forest Hall Ex-Servicemen's Institute.


Northern Rock Foundation

Grant awarded to The Royal British Legion (Forest Hall) Branch And Club (Tyne & Wear)

Grant to Chatteris Branch, Royal British Legion

Restoration of the Bishop's Stortford Old Contemptibles' Standard for public view in our local Museum

Grant to The Royal British Legion - Bishop's Stortford Branch

Ipswich and the Battle of Arras: 1917-2017

Pudsey and district WW1 legacy, our community then and now

Grant to Pudsey & Farsley Royal British Legion Branch

100th Anniversary of 1st World War incorporating the Battle of the Somme (The Somme Project)

Grant to The Royal British Legion - Billingham Branch

Remembering Tipton's World War One Heroes

Grant to Royal British Legion Tipton Branch

Grant to Royal British Legion Bilsthorpe Branch

Grant to Royal British Legion Hadleigh & District Branch

Grant to Royal British Legion, Downs Branch

Interpreting World War 1 through Commemoratives

Grant to Little Newcastle Community Association in conjunction with Royal British Legion, Pembrokeshire

Events to commemorate the Centenary of the First World War in 2014

Grant to Royal British Legion Old Basing Branch

Grant to Royal British Legion Bedford and District Branch

Grant to Royal British Legion Williton, Somerset Branch

Grant to Royal British Legion Leiston Branch

Grant to Royal British Legion Burnham Branch

Camelford and Advent during the First World War

Grant to Royal British Legion Camelford

Grant to Royal British Legion Henley in Arden

The impact of WW1 on Dartford and its residents

Grant to Royal British Legion, Greenhithe & Swanscombe

Grant to Royal British Legion Ross-on-Wye

Commemoration Project to raise community awareness of WW1 and it's impact on local heritage

Grant to Chelmsford (1925) Branch Royal British Legion

Holmer Green Heroes - Honouring Our WWI Dead

Grant to Royal British Legion Holmer Green and District Branch

Unrestricted matched funding in partnership with the local masonic province

Masonic Charitable Foundation

MCF Matched Funding

Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Running costs for the charity

Towards core costs

Towards running costs

Running costs (Poppy Appeal) for the charity's work in the North East

charitable expenditure relating to running the annual Poppy Appeal

the organisation's charitable purposes

Core costs.

Any grant will support veterans  who need help with improving their lives at a difficult time or in challenging circumstances.

Co-operative Group

Grant to Royal British Legion: Colston Bassett, Owthorpe and Cotgrave Branch

Would like to make cosmetic repairs and update the security of our hall so it it is a viable premises to hire, enabling us to fundraise.

Grant to The Royal British Legion South Darenth & District Branch

Objective is to provide support in the delivery of events in support of Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets. Specified outputs are defined in the individual Grants applications.

Ministry of Defence

Financial Assistance/Support

Armed Forces Covenant Local Grants for local projects that support community integration or local delivery of services.

ALB - Armed forces Covenant Fund Trust- Covenent Fund

The Grant will fund projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service and other voluntary enlisted veterans who may need some focused support in relation to their health and social care needs.The type of projects may include:a) practical support and companionship to improve older veterans wellbeing.b) the provision of services to assist individuals in the completion of personal paperwork.c) projects to build or enhance access to centres where elderly veterans can meet and avoid isolation.d) the promotion of education of aged veterans needs.

Supporting delivery of a public service

Banking fines - Treasury to direct to various Armed Forces causes.

NOTE: Value Accrued FY 17-18. The Grant will fund projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950) including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service and other voluntary enlisted veterans who may need some focused support in relation to their health and social care needs.The type of projects may include:a) practical support and companionship to improve older veterans wellbeing.b) the provision of services to assist individuals in the completion of personal paperwork.c) projects to build or enhance access to centres where elderly veterans can meet and avoid isolation.d) the promotion of education of aged veterans needs.

Impact Programme

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport

Coronavirus Community Support Fund

To maintain services and activities where organisations' finances had been impacted by Covid

Covid-19 Impact Fund

Address social isolation by targeting specific groups within the Armed Forces community who are traditionally harder to reach.

Covenant Fund

For community projects that reduce isolation and promote integration

The Positive Pathways programme funded projects that develop and run activities supporting the mental health and wellbeing of ex-Forces.

£10M Veterans' Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund

The North Ferriby branch of the Royal British have been awarded a grant to carry out 2 parades in commemoration of VE and VJ Day.

The National Lottery Community Fund

Parade and Parties

The Heywood Branch of the Royal British Legion will use an award to hold a V.E./V.J. Day celebration event, this will include a parade, and displays. The event will be open to the local community.

VE/VJ Day Celebration Event

The Paddington branch of the Royal British Legion will use an award to host a service of remembrance and thanksgiving to commemorate the 60th anniversary of V.E. Day and V.J. Day.

VE and VJ Day event

An award has been made to the British Legion Culleybackey Branch to allow them to put on a display of personal memorabilia for the village.  They will also have a military vehicle display at the event and food will be provided.

Cullybackey Memorial Exhibition

This branch of the Royal British Legion will use their award to hold a reunion to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

Entertainment afternoon

The group will use a grant to organise a day of events to both celebrate and commemorate the 60th Anniversary of VE/VJ Day. This will include a parade and Church service featuring a number of local organisations. This will all be concluded with a large-scale curry lunch for veterans and other attendees.

Stowmarket VE/VJ Day Celebrations

The Newton Abbot Branch of the Royal British Legion will hold a street party, memorial parade and concert in commemoration of the end of World War Two.

Street Party

The Bingley Branch of the Royal British Legion will use their award to hold an event to commemorate the 60th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day. The event will take the form of a parade and remembrance service. An exhibition will follow with entertainment from the era.

Remembrance Service

The Wallasey branch of the Royal British Legion will use their award to hold a Commemoration parade to mark the 60th anniversary of VE and VJ Day.

WW2 Commemoration Parade

The Royal British Legion (Irlam and Cadishead Branch) in Cheshire will use an award to fund a 60th Anniversray Party, Children's Party and Remembrance Service and Parade.

60th Anniversary Weekend Celebration and Concert

An award has been made to the Royal British Legion Newbridge Branch to allow them to host a number of activities in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of WW2.  Activities will include a 1940's dance, a victory parade followed by a party and a torchlight procession.

Parade, Party and Recollection Project

This branch of the Royal British Legion will use their award to hold a dinner to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

Conisbrough and Denby Three Course Meal

The Pudsey and Farsley branch of the Royal British Legion will use their award to hold a street party to celebrate and commemorate the 60th anniversary of VE and VJ Days. Local air cadets and other uniformed organisations will be involved in the event. Food and entertainment themed along the lines of the 1940s will be included.

WW2 Street Party

The High Ongar Branch of the RBL have received an award to carry out a parade in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of VE and VJ Days.

High Ongar Section 60th Anniversary Parade

The Royal British Legion on Whitwick in Leicestershire will use an award to fund a weekend of 60th anniversary celebrations. Events will include a veterans night of entertainment, a family fun day, a 1940's night, a church service with a parade. a contribuion towards food and entertainment for the event on 1st July.

Parade and Concert

The Great Bentley and Thorrington Branch of the Royal British Legion will use an award to host a 2 Day Commemoration event for Ex-Servicemen and family and friends.

Weekend Celebration

The Ellesmere Port Club of the Royal British Legion will use their award to hold events to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The activities will incorporate wartime sing-a-longs, 1940s themed nights and a family event.

WW2 Commemorative Event

The Castle Acre & District Branch of the Royal British Legion will use an award to hold a grand parade and church service to commemorate the 60th anniversary, and a commemoration lunch. The group will be producing a booklet outlining the impact of WW2 on their group's history, this will be distributed to the general public.

Grand Parade and Church Service

The Cowgate and Blakelaw branch of the Royal British Legion will use their award to hold a Second World War themed night. The group will also take an educational trip for veterans, senior citizens and army cadets to Eden Camp Second World War museum.

Visit to Eden Camp

The Little Sutton Branch of the Royal British Legion will use an award to a special commemoration event entitled 'Reflections of the Second World War'. This will include guest speakers, a 1940's themed 3 course meal, and an evening of entertainment.

'Reflections of the Second World War'

The Barcombe Branch of the Royal British Legion will use their award to hold a street party to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

Exhibition and Street Party

The Paddock Wood and District Branch of the Royal British Legion will use their award to hold a service to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The day will begin with a parade of ex-service organisations with the day culminating in a reception for all those involved.

V.J. Day Celebration Event

The Middleton Branch of the Royal British Legion will use an award to hold a 60th anniversary commemoration parade followed by an outdoor service. In the evening there will be entertainment and a hotpot supper.

Evening of Song & Dance

The Hordle branch of the Royal British Legion will use their award to hold a service and celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of the Second World War. This event will involve all members of the local community.

Hordle Royal British Legion 60th anniversary celebrations

The Royal British Legion Hackleton and District branch have received an award to hold a special meeting for their members to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2 where a special lunch and refreshments will be provided.

60th Anniversary Royal British Legion Lunch

The New Edgeware branch of The Royal British Legion will use a grant to organise a series of activities designed to celebrate 60 years of peacetime since VE/VJ Day. The first component will entail a reunion of veterans and those that lived through the War under the title of 'Blitz Night', which will include food and period entertainment alongside a memorabilia display. A similar evening will also be carried out for the broader community.

VE/VJ Day 60th Anniversary Celebrations

The South West County branch of the Royal British Legion will use a grant to fund a VE Day parade to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW2. This will involve a large number of veterans who served in various capacities during the War.

VE Day Service

The Poynton Branch of the Royal British Legion have been awarded a grant to hold a reunion and street party to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Local veteran groups, schools and community groups will come together for a weekend of celebration and an exhibition will detail life during the war.

Reunion Party

The Trimdon branch of the Royal British Legion have been given an award to allow them to carry out a 60th anniversary 1940's evening.  The evening will consists of war time entertainment and decor.  They will also use the night to carry out interviews with residents who experienced the war years.  These interviews will be video recorded and used when the veterans carry out visits to schools.

VE Day show

The Royal British Legion- Bexhill Branch will use a grant to organise a series of events aimed at commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW2. This will include a Children's Street Party- with a 1940's style tea party alongside a series of activities designed to raise awareness amongst those attending about what it was like to live through the War. The other event will be an 'End Of War' Supper featuring Big Band music, period decorations and costume.

Simulated 'childrens' street party'/ 'End of War' supper dance

The Sussex County Branch of The Royal British Legion will use a grant to organise a day of events designed to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW2. This will include a parade, remembrance/thanksgiving service and a series of displays by various organisations and youth groups. This will be alongside a display of WW2 military vehicles and the sunset ceremony of the Last Post with a massed band.

60th Anniversary Celebrations

The Horbury, Sitlington and Ossett branch of the Royal British Legion will use its grant to commemorate the 60th anniversary of WW2 by hosting a number of events including, a 1940's Tea Dance, a 'Party in the Park' and an afternoon tea at a local School. The events will be open to the local community.

Party in the Park, 1940's Dance

The Shepley branch of the Royal British Legion will use an award to hold a VE/VJ parade and service to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the War ending.

VE/VJ Parade & Service

The Olney and District Royal British Legion branch will use an award to carry out a commemorative lunch in remembrance of the 60th anniversary of WW2.

Service and Lunch

The Laceby and District Branch of the Royal British Legion have been awarded a grant to allow them to carry out a remembrance parade which will be followed by a buffet.  They will also carry out a celebratory dance with music and entertainment of the era.