Royal Commonwealth Ex Services League (RCEL)
Royal Commonwealth Ex Services League (RCEL)
The Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League was founded in 1921 by Field Marshal Earl Haig and General Smuts. The inaugural Conference in Capetown was attended by seven founder members from ex-service associations of the 'Old Commonwealth' countries.
The League's aim, as defined then is to: "ensure that no Commonwealth ex-serviceman or woman is without help if in need."
The League now has 57 member organisations across 48 countries. It acts as a link for ex-service organisations throughout the Commonwealth and provides financial assistance for ex-service men, women, and widows whose difficulties are beyond the means of their local organisations. Financial support is also given to self-help projects that will generate local income. This aim remains the main purpose of the League today
Contact:
Royal Commonwealth Ex Services League
48 Pall Mall,
London SW1Y 5JG,
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7973 7263
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7973 7308
Email: mgordon-roe@commonwealthveterans.org.uk
Website: http://www.commonwealthveterans.org.uk/
