The Poppy Factory has been named winners of the Disability and Health Employment category at the ERSA Employability Awards for its work supporting veterans with health conditions get back into …
Meet the volunteer giving veterans a head start in business
Setting up a business after leaving the Forces can be a big decision. But thanks to the advice of Nigel Messenger, a Poppy Factory volunteer and business owner with over …
Royal visits since the Second World War
The Poppy Factory has drawn tens of thousands of guests to our historic home in Richmond over the years, including some very notable appearances by members of the Royal Family. …
Happy Volunteers’ Week!
Last year, we had almost 100 volunteers supporting the charity in 19 different roles. We are incredibly grateful for all of our volunteers for their dedication and hard work. A …
Paul’s story
A former soldier who struggled to cope in the civilian world has found a new purpose leading others to help fellow veterans. Paul Atkinson, 50, completed three tours of duty …
Chris’ story
Chris spent 15 years in the Royal Navy and during his career received the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery Conduct. However, after a traumatic experience, Chris left the Navy and struggled with …
Photos from The Poppy Factory archive
The Poppy Factory first opened its doors in 1922 to make Remembrance poppies and wreaths for The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal and the royal family commemorating those who died …
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 …
John conquers the London Marathon!
At the end of April, John Chapman, a 61-year old dad of three, donned his Team Poppy Factory vest and took part in one of the UK’s biggest fundraising event, …
Getting to know… Employability Consultant Katy
Our Getting You Back To Work team comprises of 14 highly skilled Employability Consultants who work with veterans with health conditions to find jobs within their local communities. Katy is …
Holly Tucker joins The Poppy Factory as Vice Patron
The Poppy Factory is proud to announce that Holly Tucker MBE, co-founder of the online retailer, notonthehighstreet, and founder of Holly & Co., is to become our newest Vice Patron. …
The Poppy Factory wins Soldiering On Award
The hard work and dedication of Poppy Factory staff has been recognised by the Soldiering On Awards after a win in the Healthcare and Rehabilitation category. (Photo: Martin Taylor, …
Pilot study will improve employment prospects for ex-Service personnel with health conditions
Ex-Service personnel who are being assisted with physical and mental health issues will also be offered intensive employment support in a pioneering pilot by The Poppy Factory, funded by The …
Yvette’s Story
Yvette served in the Army for 10 years, seeing active duty in the First Gulf War and Bosnia, where she drove heavy military vehicles for the Royal Logistics Corps. But …
Getting to know… Team Manager Tom
We pride ourselves in delivering a truly personal service that is adapted to each veteran we work with. Tom is one of our three Team Managers who oversees the team in the …
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 …
The women driving The Poppy Factory to success
The combined knowledge and experience of The Poppy Factory’s female staff and supporters are vital to the success of our operation, with women making up five of our seven executive …
A Mount-ain Climbed
In the summer of 1981, just a few months before his 21st birthday, Russ Kirby was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash. His left arm was paralysed and his naval …
Setting up a Facebook birthday fundraiser for The Poppy Factory
Creating a Facebook birthday fundraiser is an easy way to help raise money, and awareness, for The Poppy Factory. Ajay explains why he chose to ask for donations rather than …
Defending the poppy title
Back in 2015, Lydia came to the factory on a volunteering day with the company she used to work for. In just under three hours, she made a whopping 1493 …
2019: A Look at the year ahead
The Poppy Factory had an incredible year in 2018 but this year we hope it will be bigger and better. We are already planning for our Annual General Meeting where …
Wrapping up our Christmas campaign
Now the festive lights have been taken down and the tinsel put away for another year, we’ve been able to crunch the numbers for our Christmas #WorkingWithPTSD campaign. Our social …
New year message from our CEO
As the new year gets under way, ex-Forces men and women who are out of work in the UK will be looking ahead to what 2019 might have in store …
Richmond businesses raise £4,500 for The Poppy Factory in online auction
Local businesses came together through Be Richmond to raise £4,500 in an online auction for Richmond-based charity The Poppy Factory. Auction lots were provided by 25 businesses and organisations that …
Generous donation from the Veterans’ Foundation
The Poppy Factory is delighted to have received a total of £10,000 from new grant funder, the Veterans’ Foundation, to help us continue our work supporting wounded, injured and sick …
Highlights from 2018
Wow, what a year 2018 has been! Not only has it marked 100 years since the end of World War One, but it has also been the year we reached …
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