A group of dedicated military supporters have raised over £20,000 in support of The Poppy Factory and The Forces Children Trust. The 11 Elevens Remembrance challenge team ran 11km each …
Michael’s long journey to a secure home and future
After leaving the Army, Michael Murphy, 40, was hit by a series of family tragedies and went through a very difficult time. With employment support he was able to find …
Army veteran Josh weathers Covid-19 downturn with hospital work
Josh Smith experienced a troubled upbringing in Pembrokeshire and was looking for a fresh start when he joined the Royal Logistics Corps Reserves. He enjoyed his time in service but …
New pilot will combine housing and employment support for veterans
Veterans with health conditions who are supported by leading housing provider Stoll will also be offered employment support from The Poppy Factory through a new partnership launching this week. The …
New Chair and Vice Chair
The Poppy Factory’s Board of Trustees plays a vital role in overseeing our work as a charity and helping to shape and guide our strategy. On November 5th we saw …
Field of Remembrance 2020: gallery of plots
Click on the images below to see individual numbered plots at the Westminster Abbey Field of Remembrance. To find the number of a particular regiment, association or organisation, view our …
The Duchess of Cornwall attends Westminster Abbey Field of Remembrance
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall today (Wednesday, November 4th) attended The Poppy Factory’s 92nd Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey for a short opening service. Her Royal Highness, Patron of …
Defence Secretary drops in
It was all hands on deck last week when the Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, visited The Poppy Factory alongside our Vice Patron, SEAC Glenn Haughton. The Secretary of State was …
Employability Service and support during coronavirus
As the nation continues to be affected by and adapt to the developing coronavirus situation, we would like to reassure veterans and partners across our network that the employability service …
National Work Life Week: Helping veterans find the right balance
It can be very difficult to find a good work life balance. And for those who continue to work from home in response to coronavirus, it may be increasingly hard …
Expert tips to make your CV work for you
Every day, our employability team supports veterans throughout England and Wales on their journey towards employment – and writing a good CV is an essential step on that journey. Here …
RAF veteran Andy soars in new role after turbulent times
During a 12-year RAF career, Andy Jones worked on Tornado engines, joined a helicopter Search and Rescue crew and served alongside ambulance crews as a military co-responder. The 43-year-old father-of-one …
World Suicide Prevention Day: Working together to support veterans
by Abigail Boyle, Director of Operations, The Poppy Factory As people around the world come together today for World Suicide Prevention Day, our focus is on supporting UK veterans with …
Ronnie will run his own marathon to support fellow veterans into work
A veteran soldier from Lincoln is taking on a marathon-length challenge to help others who are wounded, injured and sick and struggling to get back into employment. Ronnie Smith was …
Picnics and free live music will support historic site and help veterans into work
Groups can enjoy free live music this August at a historic London site – and the community is being asked to get behind the venue while also helping to change …
New Covid-19 Emergency funding to support more wounded, injured and sick veterans into work
New funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust will help support wounded, injured and sick veterans who are seeking employment during the coronavirus crisis. The Trust has awarded a …
Sergeant Major Glenn Haughton boosts employee wellness through coronavirus
Our Vice Patron and the UK Armed Forces’ Mental Health and Well-being Champion, Sergeant Major Glenn Haughton OBE has been supporting us by boosting employee wellness for our corporate partners. …
100 Lives: RAF veteran Jim gets new career off the ground after stroke recovery
Jim served for many years in the RAF and in public service until a stroke left him temporarily paralysed down one side, bringing a sudden end to his career and …
100 Lives: Building a strong foundation to weather challenging times
Former soldier Keiren, 30, was on a self-destructive path after developing post-traumatic stress disorder from his time in Afghanistan, but with support he was able to turn his life around. …
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 …
Leadership role is a new start for Sarah and her family
Sarah Cain served in the RAF for four years and pursued a successful career in the civilian world – until a family bereavement led to a breakdown in her mental …
Steve seeks support to weather the storm
After serving a full 23 years in the Royal Navy, Steve enjoyed a successful career in the NHS until drinking, depression and debt took their toll. With support from The …
New funding will support more Royal Navy and Royal Marines veterans with health challenges into work
Veterans with health challenges who want to move back into work over the next three years will be supported through new funding from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity …
100 Lives: Natalie is on board to support fellow veterans
Despite facing challenges of her own, Royal Navy veteran Natalie McCombe knew she could help ex-Forces men and women in South West Wales find a way back into employment through …
100 Lives: Gareth takes stock and moves forward
Gareth Norburn, 39, served in the Royal Military Police until he was knocked down by a car while out running near his Telford barracks. After extensive surgery and rehabilitation, Gareth …
1OO Lives: Life beyond The Rifles for Dean
Former soldier Dean Paget, from Pontypool, served in Northern Ireland and Bosnia and Afghanistan. After completing a 24-year career in the Army he struggled to fit into the civilian world. …
Employment support for more RAF veterans with health conditions
RAF veterans with health conditions who need help moving back into employment will be given one-to-one support by The Poppy Factory through new funding from the RAF Benevolent Fund. The …