As the centenary of the end of the First World War approaches, The Poppy Factory was honoured to host a reading by the author Sir Michael Morpurgo from his new …
Maria to sing with The Invictus Games Choir in a special WWI performance at The Royal Albert Hall
On Tuesday 9th October, the Invictus Games Choir will be performing the ‘Great War Symphony’ at the Royal Albert Hall in a special performance marking the 100th anniversary of the …
New job for Dale
Dale, a former soldier who was injured while serving in Afghanistan, will be starting a new job on Monday 8th October with support from The Poppy Factory. Dale said: “I …
Online auction in aid of The Poppy Factory, Richmond
In the build up to Remembrance Sunday, Be Richmond are running a charity online auction in aid of The Poppy Factory. All the items in the auction have been donated …
Amanda raises £750 in honour to family’s war service
Amanda Criscuolo, from Ruislip ran her first ever half marathon earlier this month at Richmond RunFest in memory of her grandad, Michael Shewring, who passed away in 2013. She chose to …
A Day in the Life of Employment Consultant Kirsty Gronow
Kirsty is one of The Poppy Factory’s 22 Employment Consultants who provide bespoke support for ex-Service men and women with physical and mental health conditions. We caught up with Kirsty to …
Poppy Factory veterans sail last leg of Round Britain challenge
A team of wounded injured and sick veterans who have been helped back into work with support from The Poppy Factory boarded a specially adapted tall ship today to sail …
Gregg to sail around Britain with fellow veterans
Gregg Howell, 47, has worked at The Poppy Factory’s headquarters in Richmond since 2014. He is one of nine veterans from around the UK who have been supported into work …
The Poppy Factory celebrates Volunteers’ Week
This week The Poppy Factory organised a little party to say thank you to all volunteers, recognising their invaluable contribution to the charity. They are very dedicated and …
Richmond’s summer garden party gives back to charity
Richmond residents and beyond are invited to an afternoon at Trumpeters’ House on Saturday 2nd June, 2pm to 5pm, in support of The Poppy Factory. The Poppy Factory’s Chief Executive, …
TPF @ The London Marathon
We would like to say a huge thank you to Jade and Gavin for running their socks off yesterday at The London Marathon. Their support and fundraising achievements so far …
David’s Happy Christmas
One of our veterans, David, has shared his story with us about how difficult it was for him being unemployed for such a long time, and how The Poppy Factory …
Amputee Riding 100miles for TPF
Ex-Army amputee Wayne rides 100 miles for The Poppy Factory in Sunday’s Ride London event Veteran Wayne Harrod from Cambridgeshire, who lost his leg in the army, will ride …
Exclusive Places in Exclusive London Runs
Exclusive Royal Parks run and Richmond Marathon places with The Poppy Factory The UK’s leading employment charity for disabled veterans, The Poppy Factory, has exclusive places in two of London’s …
New Resource for Veterans and Forces Families
We’re very excited to be part of the newly-launched Veterans’ Gateway as one of its specialist referral partners. Veterans’ Gateway is a one-stop-shop for all veterans and their families seeking …
Welcome, Deirdre Mills!
The Poppy Factory’s new Chief Executive, Deirdre Mills, has just started work at the disability employment charity. Mrs Mills will be leading The Poppy Factory through its new 5-year strategy, …