Some of our supporters

Each year many companies show their support for the Poppy Appeal in a variety of ways. Below is a selection of 2011 Poppy Appeal corporate activity. 

Hovis

Specially marked packs of Hovis Seed Sensations bread were available between 17 October and 13 November. For each pack sold, a 4p donation was made to the Poppy Appeal. www.hovisbakery.co.uk  

Marks and Spencer
This year Marks and Spencer did even more to support The Royal British Legion. Together with in store poppy collections, the high street chain launched Poppy Umbrellas with 10% of every sale being donated to the Poppy Appeal. The two designs were available in all stores (except Simply Food) for £7.50.
  

Lyons Coffee
From November, look out for the newly branded Lyons Coffee range in stores. There are 3 great new flavours for all occasions - Good Morning (Bright Breakfast Coffee), Coffee Break (Smooth All-Day Coffee) and Gourmet Italian (Rich Evening Coffee).

Lyons are hoping to raise £70,000 for the Poppy Appeal this year through coffee sales and a range of other fundraising activities. www.unitedcoffeeuk.com

Chamilia
Their exclusively designed sterling silver and enamel 'Blooming Poppy' bead priced at £36.00 is available from H Samuel, Ernest Jones and independent jewellers and can be worn alone or together with other beads on a bracelet, necklace or earrings. Chamilia will make a donation of 10% of all net sales to the Legion and are engaging their employees, partners and suppliers to take part in fundraising and to show support. www.chamilia.com/uk/en

Bulldog
Bulldog, the UK's largest natural skincare brand for men, is launching their first ever limited edition Moisturiser pack in support of this year's Poppy Appeal. For each Bulldog pack sold displaying the iconic Red Poppy, the award-winning British brand will donate 25p to The Royal British Legion. These special packs hit the shelves nationwide from October.
 

Poppy Online Saver and Poppy Bonds
Coventry Building Society offer special Poppy online saving accounts and Poppy fixed rate bonds during the Poppy Appeal and Remembrance period. This has proved to be a great success, allowing Coventry to donate £5m for the work of the Legion. It's a great way to help the Legion while receiving a great rate of interest on your savings - visit www.coventrybuildingsociety.co.uk.

Red Lion Foods
Red Lion Foods work with a number of supplier partners to produce a range of good quality, great tasting food at affordable prices. Products include basics such as breads, cooked meats and tinned foods, to sauces and soups, are available in leading food retailers across the UK. 100% of their post tax profits are used to help UK Forces' charities and causes, including The Royal British Legion. Find out more at www.redlionfoods.com.  

Wiltshire Farm Foods
A nationwide UK company delivering freshly frozen ready meals direct to customer's doors, Wiltshire Farm Foods offer a choice of over 175 prepared frozen meals and desserts. During Autumn 2011 they offered a special three-course 'Poppy Day Menu Pack' for £29.95. It included a free Legion mug and they made a £1.00 donation for each pack sold. www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com       

Liberation Ale
Liberation Ale was developed a number of years ago by Daniel Thwaites Brewery to commemorate the role that veterans played in fighting for freedom during World War II. 

This premium ale can now be found on draught throughout the country and Thwaites is contributing £10 a barrel (approx 4p a pint) towards the Legion.

Forces Discount Directory
Managed by the MOD, the Directory has agreed that The Royal British Legion is the only charity to be promoted as a partner organisation along side the logos of the three Armed Forces Services. Legion members will benefit from all the specially negotiated offers available to members of the Armed Forces. www.forcesdiscounts-mod.co.uk

and click here for information on how to support the Poppy Appeal through music.