Women's Section Help and Support

The Royal British Legion's Women's Section operates a number of schemes, benefits and other services for all those who qualify for its help and support.

Women's Section Allowance

The Royal British Legion's Women's Section Allowance is a weekly allowance granted to those who meet the criteria listed below:

	Widows of ex-Servicemen
	Ex-Servicewomen
	Divorced wives of ex-Servicemen
	In receipt of either Income Support, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit
	Live alone
	Aged over 60, or under 60 but in receipt of a disability benefit.

Those aged under 75 can also apply for their TV Licenses to be paid for by the Women's Section.

More information about The Royal British Legion's Women's Section Allowance can be found using the link to the Women's Section, or you can get more information by sending an email to women@britishlegion.org.uk.

Women's Section Welfare Breaks

The Royal British Legion's Women's Section have a database of hotels and guest-houses that have been recommended to us and where we can support a period of one or two weeks' rest and convalescence to women and men experiencing pre- or post-hospitalisation or have recently suffered the bereavement of a close relative. Consideration will also be given to other exceptional circumstances.

Welfare Breaks until recently were only available in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. A scheme is now being piloted at Sol Andalusi, this is a therapeutic resort in Andalusia, Spain. Please contact us on the details below for more information.

More information about The Royal British Legion's Women's Section Rest and Convalescence Breaks can be found using the link to the Women's Section, or you can get more information by sending an email to women@britishlegion.org.uk.

Women's Section Children's Welfare

The Royal British Legion's Women's Section Children's Fund provides assistance for children in two main ways:

	Welfare Grants - these are awarded for any needs a child may have. Usually these are for clothing, school uniforms, books, bedding and furniture.
	Child Allowance - in certain special cases a weekly allowance can be awarded to the child of an ex-Service person or a dependant of an ex-Service person.

More information about The Royal British Legion's Women's Child Allowances and Welfare Grantscan be found using the link to the Women's Section, or you can get more information by sending an email to women@britishlegion.org.uk.

Women's Section Welfare Grants

The Women's Section no longer offer grants for adults, but can refer people to their local Royal British Legion office, who may be able to offer assistance. To find out the help on offer, follow the link to Poppy Support.

Women's Section President's Award Scheme

This Women's Section scheme was named in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, who was President of The Royal British Legion's Women's Section at the time of its launch.

The scheme has two main aims:

	To provide Educational Sponsorship by way of educational grants and scholarships to ex-Servicewomen and their dependants. Assistance is awarded to those seeking first degrees, and grants are awarded towards re-training programmes, books, travel costs and other related costs.
	To offer Family Breaks for ex-Service families which may include a disabled member, with particular emphasis on providing respite for child carers.

More information about The Royal British Legion's Women's Section Educational Sponsorshipcan be found using the link to the Women's Section, or you can get more information by sending an email to women@britishlegion.org.uk.

Women's Section (London 2012 Summer Olympic Training)

The Royal British Legion's Women's Section is seeking to financially support the training of London 2012 Summer Olympic hopefuls. The criteria are as follows:

	It would be preferable that potential candidates are female, as statistics show that it is female athletes who have more difficulty securing funding for sports. However, male candidates will be considered.
	Candidates must have a direct military Service connection either as an ex-Service person, through a spouse/civil partner or, if a child, through the parents. Grandparents will only be considered if they have established legal guardianship.
	Candidates should have real potential in their sporting field and the ability to endure the rigours of training in the years running up to the 2012 Olympics.

Who can apply?

	Ex-Service women.
	Wives and widows of ex-Servicemen.
	Dependants of an ex-Serviceman or woman.
	Dependants of a couple including one ex-Serving member where the couple may now be separated.

More information about London 2012 Summer Olympic Training you can contact the Women's Section can be found using the link to the Women's Section, or you can get more information by sending an email to women@britishlegion.org.uk.

Women's Section Family Breaks

The Royal British Legion's Women's Section Family Breaks provide rest and recuperation, which is vital for mothers and children - especially in cases of disability. Young carers can also benefit from such respite breaks.

Who can apply?

	One parent families with dependent children who have no hope of having leisure time together.
	One parent families with children with a disability requiring Family Break.
	Disabled single person with dependent children requiring Family Break.
	Young carers looking after dependants, parents or siblings who are in need of a Family Break.

More information about Family Breaks can be found using the link to the Women's Section, or you can get more information by sending an email to women@britishlegion.org.uk.

Contact the Women's Section

If you require more information on any of the above schemes, or to find out if you qualify and you cannot use any of the links to the Women's Section above then, you can either:

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7973 7225
or
Write: The Royal British Legion
            Women's Section
           48 Pall Mall
           London SW1Y 5JY