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.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% 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 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 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.
Details
20 PETERSHAM ROAD
RICHMOND
SURREY
TW10 6UR
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated