Madrid Poppy Appeal 2025


The official launch of the Poppy Appeal campaign in Spain District North took place on Saturday, October 18th 2025 in Benidorm with the presence of D. Antonio Pérez, Mayor of Benidorm; Sir Alex Ellis, British Ambassador to Spain; Captain Anthony Crabbe RN, Defence Attaché, British Embassy Madrid; and Mr Paul Kane, District Chair.

Every penny raised in Madrid stays in Spain, helping British Armed Forces veterans and their families living or temporarily staying here.

Distribution of Poppy Appeal boxes in and around Madrid
for Remembrancetide, 18 October - 11 November 2025


The list was last updated on Sunday, 2nd November 2025

Check the map below
Name Address Town Map reference
1st British Scouts Madrid St George’s Church
Calle de Núñez de Balboa 43
28001 Madrid ///command.smiled.gushes
1st Majadahonda British Scouts Thames British School
Calle El Barbero de Sevilla 16
28222 Majadahonda ///universally.streaks.natural
Bilbao British Cemetery Avenida Elotxelerri 1 48180 Loiu ///blurts.putter.refutes
Booksellers Calle de Santa Engracia 115 28010 Madrid ///stop.gamer.tulip
British Cemetery in Madrid Calle Comandante Fontanes 7 28019 Madrid ///begin.combines.medium
British Council Adults General Martinez Campos 31 28010 Madrid ///boring.gains.breathed
British Council School Calle de Solano 7 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón ///hang.pillows.trail
British Embassy/Consulate/Sky Café/Lobby Torre Emperador Castellana, Paseo de la Castellana 259D 28046 Madrid ///leaves.rational.owners
CAOC TJ Base Aérea de Torrejón, Ctra. N-II Km. 22,5 – Edificio 201 28850 Torrejón de Ardoz ///molars.drivers.closes
Cardo & Olivo 23 Calle de Antonio López 23 28019 Madrid ///after.gearbox.fully
International House - Alonso Martinez Calle de Zurbano 8 28010 Madrid ///agenda.sagging.cinemas
International House - Diego de León Calle de Francisco Silvela 54 28010 Madrid ///sedated.machine.picked
International House - Nuevos Ministerios Paseo de la Castellana 102 28046 Madrid ///rifled.salad.bleat
International School of Madrid - Middle School Calle de Rosa Jardón 12 28016 Madrid ///unwind.outpost.fancied
J and J Books and Coffee Calle del Espiritu Santo 47 28004 Madrid ///defender.taster.forget
King’s College School La Moraleja Paseo de Alcobendas 5 28109 Alcobendas ///lure.spooked.stores
King’s College School La Moraleja Infant Campus Calle de la Salvia 36 28109 Alcobendas ///deduct.issue.influencing
King’s College School Soto de Viñuelas Paseo de los Andes 35 28761 Soto de Viñuelas ///ketchup.clashes.heat
Our Lady of Mercy Calle de José Vasconcelos 5 28046 Madrid ///retain.inch.backdrop
Paddy’s Irish Tavern Calle de Concha Espina 69 28016 Madrid ///revival.slang.frock
Runnymede College Calle de la Salvia 30 28109 Alcobendas ///leopard.tapes.rushed
Santo Ángel British School (SABS) Calle de Arroyo de Fontarrón 209 28030 Madrid ///mincing.musician.vegans
Shimada Kemp Peluquero y Estilista MULTItextural stylist - Hair Salon Calle del Cardenal Cisneros 8 28010 Madrid ///proofs.upwards.normal
St George’s Church Calle de Núñez de Balboa 43 28001 Madrid ///ramp.embraced.upper
St George’s Guild Calle de Núñez de Balboa 43 28001 Madrid ///sings.mocking.rumbles
Thames British School Calle El Barbero de Sevilla 16 28222 Majadahonda ///rooster.heave.inform
The James Joyce Irish Pub Calle de Alcalá 59 28014 Madrid ///charted.embarks.brushing
The Madrid Players Calle Perseo 9 28007 Madrid ///insiders.hunt.combos
The Secret Kingdoms Calle Moratín 7 28014 Madrid ///clipped.victory.chipper
Tivenys 43511 Tivenys ///wisecracks.struggle.impelled
Virtus the Sixth Form College of Madrid Calle de la Salvia 46 28109 Alcobendas ///owes.bleach.crisp
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Madrid Poppy Appeal 2024


We had a very succesful year and raised €4,608.72!

The official launch of the Poppy Appeal campaign in Spain District North took place on October 19th 2024 in Benidorm in the presence of D. Antonio Pérez, Mayor of Benidorm; Ms Anny Reid OBE, TRBL Trustee; Captain Stephen McGlory RN, Defence Attaché, British Embassy Madrid; Mr Robert Millar, Overseas Representative, TRBL Membership Council; and Mr Paul Kane, District Chair.
The campaign ended on Remembrance Day.

We’re very grateful to all the schools, businesses, and organisations listed below, as well as all the individuals who have supported the Poppy Appeal.

We are very grateful to the following organisations:
Poppy 1st British Scouts Madrid
Poppy 1st Majadahonda British Scouts
Poppy Booksellers
Poppy British Cemetery in Madrid
Poppy British Consulate Bilbao
Poppy British Council School
Poppy British Embassy and Consulate Madrid
Poppy Cambridge House Academia de Inglés
Poppy CAOC TJ
Poppy Cardo y Olivo
Poppy D.O. Spain Shop
Poppy EFYou Language Centre
Poppy Hastings School
Poppy International House
Poppy International School of Madrid
Poppy J&J Books and Coffee
Poppy King’s College Schools
Poppy Numont School Madrid
Poppy Our Lady of Mercy Church
Poppy Paddy’s Irish Tavern
Poppy Runnymede College
Poppy Santo Ángel British School (SABS)
Poppy Shimada Kemp Peluquero y Estilista MULTItextural stylist - Hair Salon
Poppy St George’s Church
Poppy St. George’s Guild
Poppy Thames British School
Poppy The James Joyce Irish Pub
Poppy The Secret Kingdoms
Poppy Virtus the Sixth Form College of Madrid

Madrid Poppy Appeal 2023


In 2023, the Madrid Branch conducted its first remembrance campaign. Despite facing some challenges as newcomers, we are proud to announce that we successfully raised over €3,300. This accomplishment would not have been possible without the generosity and support of our community.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the British Consulate in Bilbao, the British Council School Madrid, the British Embassy Madrid, the British Ladies Association, Numont School Madrid, International School Madrid, King’s College Soto de Viñuelas, King’s College School La Moraleja, King’s College Infants La Moraleja, Runnymede College, St George’s Anglican Church Madrid, Saint George’s Guild, The Secret Kingdoms, and Torrejon Airbase for their unwavering support of the Royal British Legion and the Remembrance Campaign.

We also express our appreciation to Booksellers, the British Cemetery, the British Council in Somosaguas, Cardo & Olivo, Do Spain, 1st Madrid British Scouts, 1st Majadahonda Scouts, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Thames British School Madrid, and Universidad Juan Carlos Ⅰ for their collaboration with the Royal British Legion in our inaugural year. We look forward to fostering more partnerships in the future.

A special thanks to Saint George’s Church for consistently providing us with a table at their fairs and bazaars. We also extend our gratitude to the British Ladies Association for their generous donation of €500 from the proceeds of their Christmas Bazaar.