The Poppy Factory has been awarded the borough’s highest honour in recognition of its work. As part of the borough’s commemoration activities to mark the end of 100 years since …
Local fireworks support Poppy Factory veterans
The annual Richmond family fireworks display, taking place on Sunday 4th November 2018 at the Athletic Ground, will generously donate 50p from the sale of each ticket to The Poppy …
Prince Harry opens 89th Field of Remembrance
70,000 Remembrance Symbols planted by The Poppy Factory. Prince Harry opens the 89th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, to remember those in the Armed Forces who have lost their …
Military Wives Choir at 2017 Christmas Concert
The Poppy Factory will hold a one off magical evening of Christmas carols sung by the South London Military wives choir on Wednesday 13th December 2017. To book tickets click …
Veterans Minister Visits The Poppy Factory
The Poppy Factory had the pleasure of welcoming the Veterans Minister, Tobias Ellwood, on Thursday 7th September. The visit gave us the opportunity to talk through our work in the …
Celebrating some great news!
This month saw Wayne Harrod (aka Harry), a Poppy Factory veteran and amputee, take part and complete the Prudential RideLondon challenge. He cycled 100 miles in a bid to raise …
Richmond May Ball raises £30k for Local Charity
£30,000 raised for Richmond veterans charity at the annual May Ball The annual Richmond May Ball this year raised £30,000 for The Poppy Factory, a charity that helps ex-Service men …
Armed Forces Week 2017
We will be attending many events this Armed Forces Week to spread the word about our vital support for veterans, as well as to celebrate our Armed Forces community. This …
The U.S Embassy Visits The Poppy Factory
We were delighted to welcome the Charge d’Affairs of the U.S embassy, Lewis Lukens, and some of his team to The Poppy Factory last week to commemorate 100 years since …
Team from Paypal UK jumps for The Poppy Factory!
A team from Paypal UK are jumping from 13,000ft with the Red Devils to raise vital funds for local Richmond veterans’ charity, The Poppy Factory. Staff from Paypal UK are …
Duchess meets Poppy Factory veterans at celebratory event
The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron of The Poppy Factory attended a celebration at Admiralty House on Thursday 4th Feb to mark The Poppy Factory’s milestone of supporting 500 disabled veterans …
Celebrations with HRH @ Admiralty House
The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron of The Poppy Factory, will host a celebration at Admiralty House on Thursday 4th February to mark The Poppy Factory’s milestone of enabling 500 disabled …
Field of Remembrance highlights
We have uploaded a Facebook album of some of the highlights from this year’s Field of Remembrance opening ceremony, where Poppy Factory staff and honoured guests were presented to HRH …
London Welsh announces TPF as “Charity of the Year”
London Welsh is proud to announce local Richmond-based veterans charity The Poppy Factory as the club’s second official charity this season. The club will be joining forces with The Poppy …
New monthly Drop-In in Burnley
Working with Salute You, we have opened a new monthly veterans drop-in in the North West. Starting on the 7th July, it will run on the first Tuesday of every …
A Father Daughter Challenge
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA This Easter, whilst you’re tucking into a box of delicious chocolate Eggs, spare a thought for two father/daughter teams who will be taking on the Thames to …
#HomelessVeterans – Surviving On The Streets
Did anyone see Ed championing The Poppy Factory in the Independent or Evening Standard this week? Their #HomelessVeterans campaign has already made waves, with Boris pledging £200k this week to …
