The Poppy Factory

Our Families Employment Specialists, like Charleigh, support any adult family member find a career which suits them and their family's needs. If you are/know someone who is caring for or connected to someone in the Armed Forces community, get in touch now: poppyfactory.org/families/

This English Tourism Week celebrate the @PoppyFactory for their incredible work in helping veterans and their families to make progress on the path to employment. 🎉@VisitEnglandBiz #EnglishTourismWeek2026 @visitlondon 🌸 Know more - visitrichmond.co.uk/outdoor-activi…

Families in the Armed Forces community can face unique challenges, especially when supporting a loved one who served. Charleigh from our Families Employment Service highlights the personalised support to help family members build confidence and move forward in their careers, including help with CVs, applications and identifying new opportunities. If you’re 18+ and your working life has been affected by a family member’s service, you may be eligible for support. poppyfactory.org/families/suppo… #ForcesFamilies #ArmedForcesCommunity #EmploymentSupport

Tracie from our Navigator team will be at the Coventry Veterans breakfast on 11 March from 10am-12pm. If you're a veteran in the local area pop by the Coventry Rugby Club and find out about local support. poppyfactory.org/navigator

If you have lost a loved one in the Armed Forces in service or due to service related reasons, we are here for you. DMWS are working alongside @CorporalScotty, @CruseSupport, @CruseScotland, and @PoppyFactory. To learn more, please visit: dmws.org.uk/supporting-mil…

Our week-long training and work placement course, Poppy Pathways, is happening in March - watch our video below to hear from our team delivering it. The course helps veterans build confidence, learn essential skills and become more employment-ready. The course is free and available for up to 10 veterans. Specialist employment training includes support with CVs, job applications, covering letters and interview skills. 📅 Monday 9 March for 7 days 📍 The Poppy Factory, Richmond If you/ someone you work with might be interested, please register and a member of the team will be in touch. poppyfactory.org/poppy-pathways/

Our #PoppyPathways team got together today to work through the agenda for our latest course, taking place in March. Veterans can gain experience in a real life work environment alongside fellow veterans with the understanding and camaraderie that brings. There are limited spaces left, if you are/know a veteran who needs pre-employment support check out the link below. poppyfactory.org/poppy-pathways/ #veterans #employment #support #poppyfactory #poppypathways #armedforces

If you’re over 18 and your career has been affected by a family member’s time in the Armed Forces, or by bereavement during or after service, our Families Employment Service can help. Charleigh from our Families service explains more below. poppyfactory.org/families/

We know that lots of veterans have been treated unfairly, and that's particularly true for LGBTQ+ veterans. All veterans are welcome at The Poppy Factory. Lisa from our employment support team shares more in our video below. poppyfactory.org/support #LGBTQ #veterans #employment #support #poppyfactory #armedforces

Poppy Pathways: Employability Course at @PoppyFactory, London Our London partner is offering 10 places for Veterans on a week-long training course, Poppy Pathways, to build confidence, learn essential skills & become more employment-ready poppyfactory.org/poppy-pathways/

Support veterans and their families? Join our online drop-in on Wed 18 Feb, 10am. Hear from our team and guest speaker Collette Beeson from @TheDMWS about supporting the Armed Forces community. 1 hour, practical insights — don’t miss it! Register here for free bit.ly/ProfDrop-InFeb…

Effective partnerships often help veterans and their families to become more resilient, more independent and better connected. Joining the The Institute of Employability Professionals as a Capability Partner will benefit our team and the people we support, as Services Manager Melanie Rignall explains: poppyfactory.org/iep-partner/

Fancy a hot choc and a piece of cake while discovering our 100+ year history? You'll stay warm by creating your own poppy to take home and having a go at Remembrance wreath making. Next visit is Wednesday 28 Jan at 12:30pm. Book now poppyfactory.org/discoverydays/

We want to wish the #ArmedForces community a Happy New Year. Our employment team are ready to hit the ground running, supporting veterans and their families across the UK. If you've had a negative experience in the military our team understands and can support you. Natasha from our Veterans Employment Service explains more below. poppyfactory.org/supportservice…

Helping more than 1,200 veterans and family members to make progress on the path to employment would not be possible without the generous support of our many partners. We would like to say a heartfelt thank-you everyone who has supported the work of our national services this year - wishing each of you a very happy festive season.

Boom boom! We were bowled over by the @realbasilbrush popping in to The Poppy Factory today while starring in Cinderella at @RichmondTheatre. Basil met Peter in our Production team, one of his biggest lifelong fans... best of luck, Basil, for the rest of the run - tickets at atgtickets.com/shows/cinderel… Huge thanks to Nick Grace Management for inviting Basil to our shared Richmond home!

#Veteran Simon is now thriving at Merseyrail after a tough time leaving the #Army. Like many, Simon left the Army and found it hard to transition into civilian life, feeling very low and no sense of purpose. He was then diagnosed with #PTSD, and with the help of Andrew from our #employment team, he managed to gain confidence and start a new chapter. poppyfactory.org/simon/

Helen Rowe, Thrive Together London Programme Manager, has been reflecting on what an incredible year it has been for the programme, which is led by us and funded by the @CovenantTrust. "Every month, I’ve witnessed new stories of confidence regained, friendships formed, and hidden talents discovered — and that’s what Thrive Together is all about." poppyfactory.org/reflections-on… #ThriveTogether #London #ArmedForces #Forces #Community #veterans #support

Last week we welcomed employment consultant Katy from @PoppyFactory for her very first monthly drop-in session with our #veterans and it was a fantastic start. Katy will now be joining us monthly to provide tailored support on employment to help our residents move forward in their recovery and future goals. We’re excited for this ongoing partnership and grateful for The Poppy Factory’s continued dedication to those who’ve served. Welcome aboard, Katy! #EntrainSpace #VeteransSupport