About Us
The Poppy Factory is the country’s leading employment charity for veterans with health conditions or impairments.
The Poppy Factory provides bespoke opportunities and ongoing employment support for hundreds of disabled veterans around the country, helping to restore their financial independence through sustainable and rewarding work.
Press releases
Defence Minister visits disabled veterans' charity to discuss Armed...
The Poppy Factory’s new CEO, Deirdre Mills, together with 27 disabled veterans welcomed Minister of State for Defence, Earl Howe, to their... read more
01.02.2017 • By The Poppy Factory
NEW POPPY FACTORY CHIEF EXECUTIVE APPOINTED
The Poppy Factory is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Deirdre Mills. Deirdre will take up her post on 16 th... read more
09.11.2016 • By The Poppy Factory
Welfare Minister “Honoured” to Visit Charity for Disabled Veterans on...
Welfare Minister, Caroline Nokes, saw first-hand the employment support provided by The Poppy Factory in Richmond on yesterday on the first day of... read more
27.10.2016 • By The Poppy Factory
Poppy Factory CEO announced as successor to head of Help for Heroes
The Poppy Factory has confirmed that Melanie Waters is stepping down as its Chief Executive to take on the mantle of CEO at fellow Armed Forces... read more
04.08.2016 • By The Poppy Factory
Princess Royal visits sailing charity for injured veterans
The Princess Royal has visited a sailing charity to meet staff, volunteers and beneficiaries and to mark the start of preparations of a bid to... read more
07.04.2016 • By The Poppy Factory
Helping Veterans Help Themselves
The Trades Brigade is delighted to announce another veteran who not only is finding a route back into work but has set up his own business with... read more
04.01.2016 • By The Poppy Factory
DISABLED VETERANS TO BENEFIT FROM NEW ONLINE JOBS PORTAL
The Poppy Factory, the country's leading employment charity for ex-Service personnel with health challenges, has just launched a website to make... read more
07.10.2015 • By The Poppy Factory
