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“Ex-Service men and women have a fantastic work ethic, are disciplined, trustworthy and used to performing within a team. Many have qualifications that are invaluable for companies today. However, an injury or delayed illness can shatter their lives. We want to help them regain their self-respect and confidence in order to earn a living, so that they can feel a valuable member of society again”

Melanie Waters, Chief Executive, The Poppy Factory

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Welcome

For nearly 90 years, The Poppy Factory in Richmond, Surrey, has been making poppies, crosses and wreaths for the Royal Family and the Royal British Legion’s annual Remembrance Day appeal. Since 2007, The Poppy Factory has also been placing wounded, injured or sick veterans of all ages into jobs beyond the Factory and all around the UK.  Focusing on boosting employment prospects, The Poppy Factory has found and matched employers with clients, and in many cases, part-funded their clients’ first year’s salary, to allow for training into their new role. Join us in our drive to get wounded, sick and injured ex-Service men and women back to work. Having valiantly served their country, we think they deserve it.

Need Help?

The Poppy Factory works with ex-Service men and women of all ages and service history, who are wounded, injured or sick. Our aim is to get you back into work and we achieve this by working in partnership with organisations and providing funding towards your first year’s
employment, if necessary.

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We are always seeking to develop relationships to help get wounded, injured and sick ex-Service men and women back into work. If you would like to help us in any way, please contact us.

Visit Us

We warmly welcome visitors on free, pre-arranged tours of The Poppy Factory, to see the poppies and wreaths being made and to learn about its history. Whether individuals or groups, guided tours take about 2 hours and can be arranged from Monday to Thursday, at 10.30am or 1.30pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Stories:

Everyone has a story to tell.
Our ex-Servicemen and women who all have interesting
stories to tell and we have selected a number of case
studies that we hope you will find not only interesting
but also inspirational.

Latest News

The Poppy Factory features on Antiques Roadshow

A History of The Poppy Factory on BBC Radio 4

 

Forthcoming Events

Kempton Jobs Fair on Tuesday 22nd November

Esher Hall Antiques & Fine Arts Fair October 2012

 

Newsletter Registration

Our regular e-newsletter brings you all the latest news from The Poppy Factory as well as stories from our partners. If you would like to receive a copy simply fill in your details to register.

 

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The Poppy Factory,
20 Petersham Rd, Richmond, Greater London TW10 6UR Tel: 020 8940 3305
Registered Charity No.225348
 
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