Poppy Appeal Volunteers Set Sights on Another Record-Breaking Year

For many people in Falmouth, the annual Poppy Appeal wouldn't be the same without June and Grenville Chappel. The dedicated couple return year after year to support the Royal British Legion, helping to raise thousands of pounds for veterans and their families. 

Last year, their efforts helped to raise over £17,000, and June and Grenville are hoping the community can help match that fantastic total again this year.

The pair play a huge role in the appeal, helping to place around 50 collection boxes across the town, with plans to increase that number this year. Throughout the campaign, they also volunteer at the poppy stall in Sainsbury's every morning before returning each evening to tidy up and safely store the collection boxes.
In 2025, more than £13,000 was raised at the Sainsbury's stall alone, with a further £4,000 collected through donation boxes across Falmouth.

This year's appeal features a range of Remembrance gifts available in exchange for a donation, including; poppies, badges, rulers, flexi snap bands, reflector keyrings, pens, rubbers and the popular large lorry poppies.

June said: "The support we receive from people in Falmouth never fails to amaze us. Every donation, no matter how big or small, helps the Royal British Legion continue its important work. We're proud to play a small part and hope the community will once again get behind the appeal this year."

June and Grenville have also expressed their thanks to Sainsbury's, whose team supports the appeal by banking donations and to recognise a local dog trainer, who raised £250 for the appeal through a fundraising event held after one of her monthly meet-ups.