Supporting London Poppy Day 2026
On 29th October a team of 27 volunteers from EDF UK and Dalkia used their ‘Force For Good’ volunteering day to support London Poppy Day 2026 at London Victoria Railway Station, fundraising on behalf of the Royal British Legion.
This year's event marked the 20th anniversary of the charity's flagship fundraiser, bringing together more than 2,500 serving personnel, veterans, cadets and volunteers across the capital. Widely recognised as Europe's largest one-day street collection, London Poppy Day raises vital funds to support the Armed Forces community and their families.
Over a 12-hour shift, our volunteers were out in force, engaging with commuters, sharing stories and collecting donations. By the end of the day, the card machines alone showed an incredible £58,000 raised, with cash donations still being counted long into the evening.
The atmosphere was fantastic, and as fundraising ended, there was a genuine sense of pride in having played a part in something truly special.
Supporting the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal is one of the many ways we honour the service of the Armed Forces community. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, EDF is committed to supporting serving personnel, veterans, reservists and their families, recognising the skills, experience and resilience they bring to our organisation and wider society. Taking part in London Poppy Day allowed colleagues to turn that commitment into action while helping raise vital funds for those who have served our country.
Gareth Bradley, Veteran and Royal Air Force serviceman for 22 years, had this to say:
“Being offered the opportunity to volunteer at London Poppy Day (LPD) on behalf of EDF felt a real privilege, I have volunteered with the Royal British Legion previously, but the scale of London Poppy Day is hugely inspirational.”
Moments like these highlight the positive impact we can have when we come together to support our communities.
Visit our Veterans page and find out more about support for the Armed Forces community: Veterans Careers | EDF UK
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