' IF TRUE? SHOCKING '

David Watts
Just heard on Facebook that 1p in every 1 pound that is given to the poppy appeal goes to the veterans rest of the 99p goes on tax,admin,making the poppy and of course the government

Actually you got it all wrong. A poppy doesn't cost £1, it's a charitable DONATION. You can put what you like in the box, as long as you wear the poppy with pride. All 100% of the DONATION is given to the charity Royal British Legion who then go about spending the money where it's needed. No charity in the UK pays Tax or VAT, nor has it ever.

For further information on what the money is spent on, please go on their website as there is a page that explains what the Royal British Legion do.

David Watts
Just heard that 1p in every 1 pound that is given to the poppy appeal goes to the veterans rest of the 99p goes on tax,admin,making the poppy and of course the government

Who starts these rumours Annis?.

We have already had on here the guy telling lies about being sacked and saying it was over wearing an apron with poppies on.

Now it is a false claim about the percentage of what people donate to a great cause is used up in costs rather than going to the proper beneficiaries.

Actually you got it all wrong. A poppy doesn't cost £1, it's a charitable DONATION. You can put what you like in the box, as long as you wear the poppy with pride. All 100% of the DONATION is given to the charity Royal British Legion who then go about spending the money where it's needed. No charity in the UK pays Tax or VAT, nor has it ever.

For further information on what the money is spent on, please go on their website as there is a page that explains what the Royal British Legion do.

Not me? As I said its on FB
They are also saying that for every £1 received,they are not saying each poppy cost a £1?

I do believe though in wearing them with pride

David Watts
Just heard on Facebook that 1p in every 1 pound that is given to the poppy appeal goes to the veterans rest of the 99p goes on tax,admin,making the poppy and of course the government

Must be Russell slades fault

David Watts
Just heard that 1p in every 1 pound that is given to the poppy appeal goes to the veterans rest of the 99p goes on tax,admin,making the poppy and of course the government

Who starts these rumours Annis?.

We have already had on here the guy telling lies about being sacked and saying it was over wearing an apron with poppies on.

Now it is a false claim about the percentage of what people donate to a great cause is used up in costs rather than going to the proper beneficiaries.

Keith, I was tagged in it.


David Watts with Hamza Csl and 78 others

Just heard that 1p in every 1 pound that is given to the poppy appeal goes to the veterans rest of the 99p goes on tax,admin,making the poppy and of course the government

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A conversation with a veteran and the truth about poppies.... Respect to this man for being truthful.

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David Watts This is video
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Dean Loz Lawrence Yeah it's true another old veteran just confirmed mate what a joke
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David Watts What a lovely government we have
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David Watts http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/8498786 what do u think to this

WW2 Veteran Explains How The 'Politicised' Red Poppy Is Used To 'Sell'…
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Hazel Tucker Aweful
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Terry Stokes Stock Gunna start making my own next year and give all profits to veterans

Absolute tosh.

However one point about the RBL that turned me off them was that they give to anyone who has been in the forces. This may sound a good thing but I know a guy who was in 5 minutes as he joined as he heard you get priority housing if you were in the forces.

He played the system, as he has done his whole life and then received £500 from her RBL. Complete waster and ridiculous he got that.

there is a website somewhere detailing how the charities spend their money, i know some are notoriously bad for their CEOs getting paid a fortune, but cant imagine the government see any of it.

David Watts
Just heard that 1p in every 1 pound that is given to the poppy appeal goes to the veterans rest of the 99p goes on tax,admin,making the poppy and of course the government

Who starts these rumours Annis?.

We have already had on here the guy telling lies about being sacked and saying it was over wearing an apron with poppies on.

Now it is a false claim about the percentage of what people donate to a great cause is used up in costs rather than going to the proper beneficiaries.

Keith, I was tagged in it.


David Watts with Hamza Csl and 78 others


Just heard that 1p in every 1 pound that is given to the poppy appeal goes to the veterans rest of the 99p goes on tax,admin,making the poppy and of course the government

Just because your tagged into some post don't mean you have to repost it on the forum message board ffs

Serving those in need - Where does the money go?

Residents of Copythorne and the surrounding area give generously and help us to raise ever increasing sums of money for the Royal Britsh Legion's annual Poppy Appeal.

Similar generosity is shown across Hampshire and last year the toal collected by Legion branches within the county reached a staggering £1,200.712  -  almost £1.3 million.

That money finds its way to the Royal British Legion headquarters in London. Last years national Poppy Appeal Fund  total was £36.6 million.

The Royal British Legion is a charity whose objectives are written in its Royal Charter.  The charity looks after serving and ex-servicemen, women and their dependants who are in need, financially or otherwise.

All Legion Branch members are committed to taking an active part in promoting these aims.

Within Hampshire there are 30 local caseworkers who visit applicants to assess their need and determine if they qualify for help. The County Welfare Office in Eastleigh will process these applications and offer the necessary assistance.

Nationally £51 million was spent last year helping those in need. 

The Royal British Legion was able to fund Recovery Centres around the country to help those badly injured to regain their health, with a further £18 million.

Our seven residential homes and the four welfare break centres cost a further £8 million.

Every week last year the Royal British Legion was able to channel a staggering £1.7 million into its welfare activities.  The Legion is also able to almonise some of the cases and receive help from Regimental Associations and from the the applicant's employers, and locally from the Hampshire County RBL Welfare Fund.

The national Poppy Appeal does wonderfully well but cannot fully fund the welfare requirements of the charity. It is for that reason that Legion branches like Copythorne put a great deal of effort into funding other ways of raising additional funds to swell the Benevolent Fund.

The Royal British Legion bridges that gap through special events, lotteries and also generates money through its Trading Companies.  This extra activity raised £17.5 million last year.  Donations and legacies raised a further £38.8 million.      

A small percentage of the money goes toward running the charity, its premises, staff, fundraising and other activities such as the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas and Remembrance Tours.

Of equal importance, the Legion campaigns to support theArmed Forces, most recently arguing for the Armed Forces Covenant which is now enshrined in law.

David Watts
Just heard that 1p in every 1 pound that is given to the poppy appeal goes to the veterans rest of the 99p goes on tax,admin,making the poppy and of course the government

Who starts these rumours Annis?.

We have already had on here the guy telling lies about being sacked and saying it was over wearing an apron with poppies on.

Now it is a false claim about the percentage of what people donate to a great cause is used up in costs rather than going to the proper beneficiaries.

Keith, I was tagged in it.


David Watts with Hamza Csl and 78 others


Just heard that 1p in every 1 pound that is given to the poppy appeal goes to the veterans rest of the 99p goes on tax,admin,making the poppy and of course the government

Just because your tagged into some post don't mean you have to repost it on the forum message board ffs

Redbird/Sladeout Steve, I asked a question as I was shocked,I hope thats alright with you sir?

Serving those in need - Where does the money go?

Residents of Copythorne and the surrounding area give generously and help us to raise ever increasing sums of money for the Royal Britsh Legion's annual Poppy Appeal.

Similar generosity is shown across Hampshire and last year the toal collected by Legion branches within the county reached a staggering £1,200.712  -  almost £1.3 million.

That money finds its way to the Royal British Legion headquarters in London. Last years national Poppy Appeal Fund  total was £36.6 million.

The Royal British Legion is a charity whose objectives are written in its Royal Charter.  The charity looks after serving and ex-servicemen, women and their dependants who are in need, financially or otherwise.

All Legion Branch members are committed to taking an active part in promoting these aims.

Within Hampshire there are 30 local caseworkers who visit applicants to assess their need and determine if they qualify for help. The County Welfare Office in Eastleigh will process these applications and offer the necessary assistance.

Nationally £51 million was spent last year helping those in need. 

The Royal British Legion was able to fund Recovery Centres around the country to help those badly injured to regain their health, with a further £18 million.

Our seven residential homes and the four welfare break centres cost a further £8 million.

Every week last year the Royal British Legion was able to channel a staggering £1.7 million into its welfare activities.  The Legion is also able to almonise some of the cases and receive help from Regimental Associations and from the the applicant's employers, and locally from the Hampshire County RBL Welfare Fund.

The national Poppy Appeal does wonderfully well but cannot fully fund the welfare requirements of the charity. It is for that reason that Legion branches like Copythorne put a great deal of effort into funding other ways of raising additional funds to swell the Benevolent Fund.

The Royal British Legion bridges that gap through special events, lotteries and also generates money through its Trading Companies.  This extra activity raised £17.5 million last year.  Donations and legacies raised a further £38.8 million.      

A small percentage of the money goes toward running the charity, its premises, staff, fundraising and other activities such as the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas and Remembrance Tours.

Of equal importance, the Legion campaigns to support theArmed Forces, most recently arguing for the Armed Forces Covenant which is now enshrined in law.

Cheers, I will put this on FACEBOOK

No problem. Just hate this time of year where people are scare mongering and using the poppy and rememberence day as a way to get one up. I believe the RBL is one of the only creditable charities left in the UK that doesn't have a CEO earning hundreds of thousands of pounds. #WearItWithPride

No problem. Just hate this time of year where people are scare mongering and using the poppy and rememberence day as a way to get one up. I believe the RBL is one of the only creditable charities left in the UK that doesn't have a CEO earning hundreds of thousands of pounds. #WearItWithPride

I love what the poppy stands for but see my post above why I don't think it is credible.

No problem. Just hate this time of year where people are scare mongering and using the poppy and rememberence day as a way to get one up. I believe the RBL is one of the only creditable charities left in the UK that doesn't have a CEO earning hundreds of thousands of pounds. #WearItWithPride

No problem. Just hate this time of year where people are scare mongering and using the poppy and rememberence day as a way to get one up. I believe the RBL is one of the only creditable charities left in the UK that doesn't have a CEO earning hundreds of thousands of pounds. #WearItWithPride

If I know you Annis you put that on here to get a reply so you could debate the point on Facebook etc not because you believe it.

The RBL get 100% of all donations.....Fact

Facebook strikes again," it must be true it's on Facebook"

No problem. Just hate this time of year where people are scare mongering and using the poppy and rememberence day as a way to get one up. I believe the RBL is one of the only creditable charities left in the UK that doesn't have a CEO earning hundreds of thousands of pounds. #WearItWithPride

If I know you Annis you put that on here to get a reply so you could debate the point on Facebook etc not because you believe it.

Correct Neil

If a donation comes from a taxpayer,can't the charity fill in a form and claim the tax back?

If a donation comes from a taxpayer,can't the charity fill in a form and claim the tax back?

Yes