Ex-service organisation

In the United Kingdom and its former colonies, an ex-service organisation is a voluntary organisation dedicated to the welfare of ex-service personnel (veterans). In addition to welfare services, they often participate in community projects and their 'local' or club is often a well-known meeting place or restaurant in a locality.

Membership is generally open to ex-service personnel, serving or retired members of the armed forces, police officers and sometimes to members of the public.

Organisations

 * Memorable Order of Tin Hats
 * Returned & Services League of Australia
 * Royal Air Forces Association
 * Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League
 * Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association
 * The Royal British Legion
 * The Royal Canadian Legion
 * The South African Legion