To date, the Legion has registered 1688 affiliations. At Branch level, Dunmow & District are currently affiliated to 999 (Dunmow & District) Squadron ATC, Great Dunmow Primary School, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School and Great Easton Primary School.

WHO CAN BECOME AFFILIATED?

Uniformed or otherwise, any youth organisation (such as Cadet and Scout Groups, Primary and Secondary schools) can become affiliated with any Legion branch it wishes. In fact, it can become affiliated to as many branches as it wishes to.

• Offering opportunities for The Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme
• Fundraising under the name of the youth organisation
• Offering a wealth of experience on military knowledge, such as providing an instructor/lecturer from within the branch
• Providing free educational resources
• Raising awareness about The Royal British Legion, and encouraging young people to take part in Legion activities.

• Poppy Appeal collecting
• Becoming Branch Standard Bearer (adult and youth)
• Remembrance services and parades
• While affiliations are not a part of the recruiting scheme for Youth Members, individuals can join their local Legion Branch as Youth Members if they wish, from the age of 12.

For more information on Youth Affiliations and Youth Affiliated Badges, please contact our Chairman / Vice Chairman via: [email protected]