Funds
UNITED KINGDOM
Funds - Education and training
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The Royal British Legion (TRBL)

Website
www.britishlegion.org.uk
Maximum Decision Time
3 months
Region
UNITED KINGDOM
Who Can Apply

Any prisoner or ex-offender who has received 1 day’s pay through service in the Armed Forces, including Reserves and their families/ dependants. ‘Dependants’ can include children, spouses and partners, including widows or widowers. Other dependants also include relatives and cohabiters of a beneficiary or those dependent on them.

What Can Be Funded

Immediate needs grants to help with essentials such as food, clothing, furniture, in times of need and where statutory resources are not available. Employment and training related grants will be considered for individuals within 2 years of release.

Please see website for further information.

What Can Not Be Funded

There are some forms of assistance that the Legion is not typically able to provide. These are:

  • where state assistance or statutory services are available (although exceptions can be made in some circumstances, particularly where the client’s welfare is at risk)
  • legal expenses, such as court costs and solicitors’ fees
  • medical care, exceptions can be made in some circumstances
How To Apply

Please get in touch via the Legion Contact Centre, the Legion website or by email. If you are unable to get in touch, any professional or agency supporting you can make a referral on your behalf or speak to us about how our support may add value or help.

Spouses/partners of prisoners must make contact directly themselves via the contact centre, email or via live webchat.

Key Dates

All year round.

Acknowledgement

It is TRBL’s aim to acknowledge correspondence within 5 working days wherever possible.

Contact

The Royal British Legion
Freepost SW1345
199 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1AA

0808 802 8080 (Freephone)
8am to 8pm, 7 days a week
info@britishlegion.org.uk