S1 Episode 16 - The Poppy Factory

Since 1922, veterans with health conditions have been supported into employment by The Poppy Factory. The first of these were disabled veterans of the First World War, who came to work producing Remembrance products for The Royal British Legion. Today, its support also reaches far beyond the factory into communities across England and Wales, helping ex-Forces job seekers on their journey into all kinds of employment.

In this episode Neil ‘Jacko’ Jackson (Director, Defence Relationship Management), speaks with Deirdre Mills (Chief Executive, The Poppy Factory), Gina Spacey (Employment Consultant, The Poppy Factory) and Jack Finn-Kelcey (Veteran supported by The Poppy Factory, with employment support and training funded by ABF The Soldier’s Charity) about the work that The Poppy Factory does in support of the RBL Poppy Appeal, and also the importance that employment support plays in delivering positive outcomes for veterans.

Learn more about the Poppy Factory’s important work and the positive impact it has on veterans like Jack, who are looking to apply their military skills to new careers post service.

The Poppy Factory: https://www.poppyfactory.org/

Royal British Legion: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/

Office for Veterans Affairs: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-for-veterans-affairs

Combat Stress: https://combatstress.org.uk/

Help for Heroes: https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

The Veterans Gateway. Advice and support for veterans & ex-forces | Veterans' Gateway (veteransgateway.org.uk)