Welcome to the Ely Branch of The Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion is the UK's leading Armed Forces charity and one of the nation's largest membership organisations.
The City of Ely Branch supports serving personnel, veterans and their families, while promoting remembrance and serving our local community throughout the year.
Whether you have served in the Armed Forces or simply wish to support those who have, you will find a warm welcome at our branch.
Quick Links
🔴 Need Help? Call 0808 802 8080
🌺 Support the Poppy Appeal
👥 Become a Member
🙋 Volunteer With Us
Need Help or Support?
The Royal British Legion provides practical, financial and emotional support to serving personnel, veterans and their families.
Freephone 0808 802 8080
Open 8.00am to 8.00pm, seven days a week.
Call to Action: Need support? Contact the Legion's helpline today.
Ely Branch Highlights
> £55,486.19 Raised in 2025/26
Thanks to the generosity of the people of Ely, the latest Poppy Appeal raised an outstanding £55,486.19.
Membership Open to Everyone
You do not need to have served in the Armed Forces to become a member.
Volunteers Always Welcome
A few hours of your time can make a significant difference to the work we do.
The Ely Poppy Appeal
The Poppy Appeal is the Royal British Legion's year-round fundraising campaign, helping support serving personnel, veterans and their families.
We thank everyone who donated, volunteered, hosted collection boxes, organised events or supported the Appeal in any way.
Poppy Appeal Coordinator
Janette Palmer is the main point of contact for all Poppy Appeal activities across Ely and the surrounding area, including:
- Volunteer recruitment and coordination
- Collection box placement and management
- Poppy stock replenishment and distribution
- Poppy Appeal fundraising activities
- Poppy wreath orders and enquiries
- General Poppy Appeal support and advice
For further information, plaese contact Janette on:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07944 490827
How You Can Help
Whether you would like to volunteer, host a collection box, organise a fundraising activity, order a wreath, or simply learn more about the Poppy Appeal, Janette will be pleased to hear from you.
Call to Action: Support the Ely Poppy Appeal by volunteering, fundraising, hosting a collection box or making a donation.
How We Help
The Royal British Legion supports members of the Armed Forces community through:
- Financial hardship assistance
- Housing and independent living support
- Recovery from injury or illness
- Bereavement support
- Benefits and welfare advice
- Support for families and carers
Call to Action: No member of the Armed Forces community should face hardship alone.
Become a Member
Membership is open to everyone and helps us continue our work supporting the Armed Forces community.
Members can take part in remembrance events, community activities, fundraising and branch life throughout the year.
Call to Action: Join the Royal British Legion today and affiliate with the City of Ely Branch.
Email our Membership Secretary for further details
Volunteer With Us
Our branch relies on dedicated volunteers to support the Poppy Appeal, remembrance events and local activities.
You do not need to be a veteran, and you do not need to be a member to help.
Call to Action: Could you spare a few hours each year? We'd love to hear from you.
Email our Membership Secretary for further details
Did You Know?
✅ The Royal British Legion has supported the Armed Forces community since 1921.
✅ Membership is open to everyone - not just Armed Forces Veterans!.
✅ Support is available all year round, not just during the Poppy Appeal.
✅ Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.
About The Royal British Legion
Founded in 1921, the Royal British Legion is the nation's custodian of Remembrance and provides lifelong support to serving personnel, veterans and their families.
The Legion is best known for the annual Poppy Appeal, but its work extends throughout the year, delivering vital welfare, recovery and community services.
Royal British Legion | Armed Forces Charity
Contact Us
For enquiries about the City of Ely Branch, or to report any inaccuracies on this website, please contact Brian Crabtree via the Branch Information page.
