# Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/royal-british-legion-poppy-appeal > Updated: 2026-10-25T20:00:12.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3. The Royal British Legion has initiated its annual Poppy Appeal, a fundraising campaign to support serving and former members of the armed forces and their families. In Spain, the Royal British Legion Spain South scheduled events for October 17 in La Cala de Mijas, including a parade with veterans and scout groups, a commemoration service, and an evening launch party at the Oasis Centre. In the United Kingdom, regional activities have expanded significantly. In Stratford, fundraising runs from October 22 to November 7, involving local businesses and groups like the Stratford Rotary Club; the area raised over £55,000 last year. In Swansea, the campaign commenced at Swansea Market with a ceremony involving the Lord Mayor and the creation of a garden of remembrance. Scheduled follow-up events include a Cross of Peace ceremony on October 23, a garden opening on November 1, and a Festival of Remembrance on November 7, culminating in Remembrance Sunday services on November 8. In Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge, donation collections at local supermarkets are scheduled to run through November 7. Recent reports highlight the impact of the appeal on the charity’s mission to provide welfare services, such as dementia support and assistance for wounded personnel via the Battle Back Centre. Local successes include the Fleet, Crookham & District Branch, which reported raising a record £104,000, and Horsforth, which raised £27,800 last year. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal continues community support The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal continues to raise significant funds in local communities to support veterans, serving personnel, and their families through welfare and care services. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/royal-british-legion-poppy-appeal-continues-community-support ### 2026-10-16: Royal British Legion launches annual Poppy Appeal The Royal British Legion has launched its annual Poppy Appeal in Swansea and Burnham-On-Sea to support veterans and their families ahead of Remembrance Sunday. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/royal-british-legion-launches-annual-poppy-appeal-1 ### 2026-10-10: Royal British Legion launches annual Poppy Appeal The Royal British Legion is conducting its annual Poppy Appeal with commemorative parades in Spain and extensive fundraising drives across Stratford to support veterans and their families. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/royal-british-legion-launches-annual-poppy-appeal --- Cite as: Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/royal-british-legion-poppy-appeal