Welfare

We stand beside veterans and their families with support that is practical, emotional and financial-support that protects dignity, independence and wellbeing for as long as it is needed.

In practice that means emergency grants when money runs out, help reaching medical care, education bursaries for the next generation, and assistance with end-of-life planning. It means welfare visits, transport, and someone who knows the system well enough to guide a family through it.

Most of the veterans we support are over eighty. Whether someone is rebuilding stability, taking up a new opportunity, or reaching the end of a long life, the commitment does not change to those who served, and to the families who served alongside them.

Who we support

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The Branch is here for the whole Armed Forces community in Hong Kong: veterans of the Royal Navy, the British Army and the Royal Air Force, the Gurkhas and the Volunteers, locally enlisted personnel, and veterans of Commonwealth and NATO forces who have made this city their home. If you are serving, have served, or care for someone who has, you and your family can come to us. We have been here since 1921. We are not going anywhere.

How we support

No veteran in Hong Kong should go without the essentials because of what service cost them

We give regular grants where income does not stretch to cover need, and one-off grants in an emergency. Every request is considered on its own facts and treated in confidence. We work alongside the Social Welfare Department and Caritas so that every source of help available to you is used, not only ours.

If you need help, or you know a veteran who does, call us on +852 2544 6270 or write to welfare-manager@rbl.hk.

Asking is not an imposition. It is what the Branch is for.

Financial Support

We provide emergency grants,
housing assistance, and tailored
financial advice to help veterans
and families overcome hardship, rebuild stability, and regain control during challenging times.

Care in the community

Regular visits offer companionship,
welfare checks, and a listening ear,
ensuring no veteran feels isolated
and every individual remains
connected to a caring community.

Physical and mental health support

We connect individuals with trusted
providers for rehabilitation,
counselling, and peer support,
promoting recovery, resilience, and
long-term wellbeing across physical and psychological needs.

Transport

We help arrange transport for
medical appointments, ceremonial
events, and social activities,
reducing isolation and enabling
continued participation in community and veteran life.

Will writing support

We help to protect our veterans
assets with a trusted will writing
service, helping veterans and their
families in Hong Kong plan with
confidence and peace of mind.

Death benefit and funeral
support

Through the RBL Death Benefit, we
offer financial support to help ease
the burden on families in Hong Kong at a difficult time.

Supporting veterans
travelling through Hong Kong

For veterans transiting through
Hong Kong, we offer emergency
financial assistance and tailored
specialist advice as needed.

Hearing and eyesight support

We provide a dedicated hearing and vision support service, helping our veterans stay connected, independent, and empowered every day.

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Poppy appeal 2025

The Poppy Appeal 2025 is scheduled for launch in early October, with our flag day taking place across Hong Kong on Saturday, November 8th.

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Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday is scheduled for November 9th at 11:00 AM, to be held at the Cenotaph in Central. We warmly invite all members of the community to attend.

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Events and activities

From Happy Hours, celebrations, dinners, weekly Dim Sum gatherings, trail walking, battlefield tours, health-focused living initiatives, and educational seminars. seminars there is always something to look forward to.

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