If you’re a veteran and feel you could benefit from a confidence boost, we’re here to help. Join veteran Andy from our employment team for a free online workshop focused on building confidence and taking positive steps towards your next chapter. 📍 For veterans living in East Anglia (Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and Milton Keynes) 📅 Monday 18 May | 10am–11:30am 💻 Online via Teams Register here: bit.ly/PFConfidenceBuilding

After working together for more than 35 years in the service of Remembrance, our Special Wreath Makers, Peter Wills and Paul Hammerton, have each been awarded the BEM (British Empire Medal) in The King's Birthday Honours List. We're extremely proud of Peter and Paul for achieving this great honour: poppyfactory.org/BEM/

Self-confidence is so important when seeking a new job or career. If you're a veteran in the East of England, join us this Friday morning for a confidence-building workshop by the team who support veterans on the path to employment. Register: bit.ly/4alVUfy

This #pridemonth we're proud to once again fly the rainbow flag from the roof of The Poppy Factory in Richmond, in support of LGBTQ veterans and their families across the UK. If you're trying to find a path into meaningful civilian employment, our Veteran and Family Services are ready to help: poppyfactory.org/supportserv…

We're kicking off #ArmedForcesWeek with a free open day on Monday 22 June, 10am to 4pm. Meet our team and join a short guided tour of our historic factory, with tea/coffee and cake on offer as we celebrate 100 years in Richmond upon Thames. It's a great way to show your support ahead of #ArmedForcesDay! poppyfactory.org/open-day-20…

#VolunteersWeek is an opportunity for charities across the UK to celebrate the outstanding contributions of our volunteers, and a chance to recognise the value of volunteering as a way into a new job or career. poppyfactory.org/volunteers-…

When Ian left the Army after 20 years, he found civilian life challenging. Support through our Navigator service helped him create an Armed Forces support group at his beloved football club, @TranmereRovers – enabling other ex-Forces fans to make new connections and find the help they need. poppyfactory.org/ian-tranmer…

We've been in Richmond for 100 years. Come and see what's inside. Special centenary discovery sessions now ready to book: poppyfactory.org/discoveryda… #visitrichmond #poppyfactory #remembrance #poppy @Visit_Richmond1

If you’re a veteran thinking about your next step, or an organisation supporting someone who has served, we’re here to help. Below our team talk about the employment support we provide to veterans with health conditions, helping them build confidence, identify opportunities and take positive steps towards meaningful employment. poppyfactory.org/supportserv…

Join us on Tuesday 19 May for a discovery session in our visitor centre and hear the unique story of The Poppy Factory community and its 100 years in Richmond. This is the perfect time of year to Visit Richmond, London! bit.ly/PoppyMay19

We recently had the privilege of filming Sam, a veteran who served in the Army for 19 years before building a new career in barbering. With support from @ArmyBenFund, the Royal Logistics Corps and our Employment Consultant, @Andrew_WirralEC, Sam has been able to take positive steps forward and find a path that works for her beyond military life. It was fantastic to capture Sam’s story on video — a powerful reminder of the journeys veterans take after service, and the difference the right support can make in helping people move towards a brighter future. poppyfactory.org/sam/ #poppyfactory #employment #support #veterans #army #armedforces #ABF #RLC

The unmistakable roar of 17 Harley Davidsons filled the air as members of the 1066 Chapter rode in to The Poppy Factory, battling all the way from #Hastings in East Sussex. Thank you all for coming! We're encouraging groups of all kinds to discover our visitor centre in 2026 and help us celebrate 100 years in Richmond. Book your visit today: poppyfactory.org/visit Thanks as ever for your support @Visit_Richmond1 @LBRUT @BeRichmondUK @MyRichmondLdn

It was our privilege to attend the Cavalry Sunday parade in Hyde Park at the weekend, and an honour to refurbish the large Remembrance wreath that was once again placed in memory of those who have given their lives in service.

This rare artefact was one of several butterflies created by a group of artists using materials salvaged from the ruins of Berlin in 1945, at the end of the Second World War. It was discovered in an antiques shop by collector and butterfly enthusiast Richard Gray, who kindly lent it to The Poppy Factory last year for the 80th anniversary of #VEDay.

Would you feel a similar #callofduty to help our production team while supporting veterans and families across the UK? Huge thanks to the two @Activision teams for all your hard work volunteering in Richmond yesterday. It was great to have you all with us as part of our funding partnership in support of our Veteran & Family Services, which last year helped more than 1,200 people in the Armed Forces community to make progress on the path to employment. For more on our corporate partnerships: poppyfactory.org/corporate-p…

A special poem to mark a special year. 2026 marks 100 years of us being in Richmond. Join us for special discovery sessions to celebrate. Our Trustee, Major General (rtd) Professor Tim Hodgetts CB CBE DL, wrote 'Beyond our Walls - a centenary poem' to mark this special occasion. Have a watch below. poppyfactory.org/discoveryda…

As we celebrate our centenary in Richmond, it's great to have the support of friends like the Richmond Local History Society. Huge thanks to Mark and Doug for dropping in to our recent discovery session and donating copies of their book, Amazing Richmond Bridge. Discover our story this year: poppyfactory.org/visit Thanks as ever to @Visit_Richmond1 for sharing!

Our Veteran and Family Services team came together for a couple of away days at the @Nat_Mem_Arb this week. As a charity supporting veterans and their families, much of our work happens in different locations where opportunities to spend time together in person don’t come around often. That made the day even more valuable. Set in a place dedicated to remembrance and reflection, it was a chance to connect as a team, share experiences, and take a moment to reflect on the impact of our work. Time together like this strengthens how we support the Armed Forces community — not just as colleagues, but as a team with a shared purpose. poppyfactory.org #NationalArboretum #PoppyFactory #ArmedForces #veterans #employment #support