Boxing, gardening, comedy and music – take your pick and see how you can get involved. They are just a few of the activities included in the the May London Armed Forces newsletter.

The Poppy Factory has announced a record year of support for the Armed Forces community, helping 1,240 veterans and family members to feel healthier, more independent and better connected through employment.

In 2026, The Poppy Factory celebrates a remarkable milestone: 100 years in Richmond, and a century of supporting veterans and their families to build brighter futures after service.

The April Armed Forces newsletter marks the Month of the Military Child, plus opportunities for making music, learning to grow edible flowers, wellbeing and social events, support services and more.

Veterans in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot who would like help finding a path towards civilian employment can now sign up for The Poppy Factory’s free Navigator service.

The Poppy Factory is carrying out a review of some private rents on our residential estate in Richmond upon Thames.

The Poppy Factory has once again been recognised for the quality of its employment support for veterans and their families, …

The Poppy Factory is proud to unite with six other charities as part of the Government’s VALOUR programme, supporting veterans in the South West.

For family members who support a veteran with their mental or physical health, it can be hard to find a job that works with your other commitments. The Poppy Factory is there to help, with specialist team members who understand the challenges that family members can face.

The Poppy Factory’s Navigator service is now open to self-referrals — meaning veterans can sign up directly, without needing a professional referral first.

Read about the new logo for the London Armed Forces Network, plus updates about news, events, activities and organisations across the capital.

The Thrive Together London programme has helped dozens of veterans with complex needs successfully transition to civilian life.