London’s diverse ex-Forces community will be offered more connected support through a new partnership that unites organisations working with veterans who have mental health needs. Funded by The Armed Forces …
11-year-old Jayden completes hairy challenge to support veterans
An 11-year-old boy who grew his hair 13 inches long had it cut off at the weekend – after raising more than £1,300 to support veterans with health conditions into …
New funding extends Drapers’ support for wounded and sick veterans
More wounded, injured and sick veterans will be supported into employment thanks to new funding awarded by the Drapers’ Company. The philanthropy organisation has agreed a three-year grant towards employment …
Pandemic stories
Our employment support has helped secure more than 240 jobs for veterans with mental and physical health conditions since the first UK lockdown. See the impact of our work during …
Captain Tom Lane takes on 125km Highland challenge for veterans
A serving Army captain is gearing up for a gruelling challenge in one of the most remote parts of the UK on behalf of veterans with health conditions. Despite never …
Christmas party funds can change lives in 2021
With the office Christmas party likely to be online-only this year, companies are urged to use any savings to help change the lives of some of the most isolated in …
The Poppy Factory Annual Review 2019
The Poppy Factory’s employability service helps change the lives of hundreds of veterans with health conditions each year, and our work as a charity is developing all the time. We …
Family fun on the poppy trail at Richmond May Fair
Families visiting the Richmond May Fair had great fun following the big red poppies in our trail on Saturday, May 11th. Our staff and volunteers were challenging young people to …
Annual Review 2018
We ensure that we keep our supporters up to date with what we do and where their generous donations go. The Poppy Factory Annual Review 2018 is now available and …
John takes on the London Marathon for The Poppy Factory
With the London Marathon just six weeks away, training is heating up for Wiltshire resident John Chapman as he gets ready to run in a Poppy Factory T-shirt. The 61-year-old …
The Poppy Factory gives Stuart 50-50 chance of success
An intrepid adventurer who has climbed 10 of the world’s highest mountains dropped in to The Poppy Factory to attempt a daunting new challenge. Former reservist Stuart Leach contacted our …