Royal British Legion Poppy Factory
Also known as: Royal British Legion Poppy Factory Limited
The creation of paid, meaningful employment opportunities for ex-Service people, primarily disabled, together with their disabled dependants and widows/widowers.
Activities & Mission
The creation of paid, meaningful employment opportunities for ex-Service people, primarily disabled, together with their disabled dependants and widows/widowers.
Grants
Royal British Legion Poppy Factory makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £5,443,651
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities and other defined groups
- What it supports
- economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 959). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,767,358 | £5,443,651 | £4,326,855 | £30,294,061 | £2,350,895 | 57 / 50 |
| 2024 | £4,599,960 | £4,943,996 | £3,534,104 | £29,972,512 | £2,416,141 | 51 / 50 |
| 2023 | £4,544,207 | £5,211,080 | £3,812,937 | £35,278,716 | £2,223,458 | 63 / 50 |
| 2022 | £4,090,121 | £4,718,421 | £3,694,480 | £34,368,120 | £1,940,503 | 58 / 50 |
| 2021 | £4,128,630 | £4,658,258 | £3,558,912 | £34,905,557 | £2,813,141 | 60 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal British Legion Poppy Factory
What does Royal British Legion Poppy Factory do?
The creation of paid, meaningful employment opportunities for ex-Service people, primarily disabled, together with their disabled dependants and widows/widowers.
How much income did Royal British Legion Poppy Factory report in 2025?
Royal British Legion Poppy Factory reported total income of £4.77m and reported expenditure of £5.44m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal British Legion Poppy Factory?
Royal British Legion Poppy Factory has a program ratio of 90.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 959 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal British Legion Poppy Factory registered as a charity?
Royal British Legion Poppy Factory was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 May 1964 as charity number 225348. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Royal British Legion Poppy Factory?
Royal British Legion Poppy Factory is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal British Legion Poppy Factory operate?
Royal British Legion Poppy Factory operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.
Is Royal British Legion Poppy Factory a registered charity?
Yes — Royal British Legion Poppy Factory is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 225348.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Royal British Legion Poppy Factory Limited
- Royal British Legion Poppy Factory
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated