The Legion's helpline is 0808 802 8080. It also runs grants on behalf of other ex-service organisations, so ring if your situation doesn't fit the online route.
Quick facts
- Who
- Serving and ex-serving personnel and families
- For
- Urgent crisis help, or help at home
- Online decision
- Within 5 days
- Not online
- Mobility, rent and deposits, debt
- Helpline
- 0808 802 8080
Who it helps
"We provide support to the Armed Forces community who may need financial support." "Whether you are in need of urgent assistance to get through a temporary crisis or need help at home we may be able to help with a grant."
How to apply
Apply online by registering a profile and answering 'Yes' when asked if you or your immediate family serve or have served. "We aim to assess applications within 5 days of submission."
"Please note we cannot provide any ongoing mobility, rent & deposits and debt support via this route." For those, ring the helpline on 0808 802 8080.
Common questions
Who can get a Royal British Legion grant?
Serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces and their families who need financial help.
How long does it take?
Online applications are assessed within 5 days of submission.
Can the Legion help with rent or debt?
Not through the online route; ring the helpline on 0808 802 8080.