TfL’s London Poppy Day targets record collection of £1.4m

Royal British Legion fundraises on London Poppy Day

Thursday is the 20th anniversary of the charity's annual fundraising event in the capital.

TfL’s London Poppy Day targets record collection of £1.4m

Transport for London is marking the 20th anniversary of London Poppy Day today in efforts toraise record levels of donations to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal to support the needs of the Armed Forces community, past and present. Singer Elaine Paige has recorded special announcements for stations across London’s transport network, encouraging donations to…

TfL partners with Royal British Legion to commemorate 20 years of London Poppy Day

Transport for London (TfL) is supporting the Royal British Legion to commemorate the 20th anniversary of London Poppy Day on Thursday 29 October to help raise record levels of fundraising to support the needs of the Armed Forces community, past and present, and their families. To mark the milestone, award-winning British singer and actress Dame […]

Battersea Power Station is among the stations hosting Royal British Legion bands for the 20th anniversary of London Poppy Day.

Thousands of volunteers are collecting donations at around 50 stations for serving and former Armed Forces personnel and their families. Last year’s appeal raised more than £1.4 million, with organisers hoping to beat that total this year. Poppy-themed buses, trains and cable cars are also marking the anniversary.