Bcel.org.uk
Title
Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League
Description
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.
