We are a VOLUNTEER, uniformed organisation, founded in 1904 - originally to provide scouts (reconaissance) for the British Army wherever in the Empire they were called upon to serve. Each member was expected to serve wherever and whenever he was asked to do so - without pay - and to provide his own horse and uniform. Today the Empire has gone and satellites now do the work of monitoring the frontiers - so the modern Legion has adapted its roll to one of assistance within the community and our charitable status helps us to persue our objectives.

Members are trained to deal with all types of emergency situation as they arise, until the arrival of the emergency services and then to assist as required. The core subjects members are trained in are :- First Aid, Basic Fire Fighting and the correct use of fire extinguishers, Traffic and Crowd Control, Communications, Navigation and Search and Rescue. Members are also trained in Drill - to enable them to support ex-servicemans organisations by providing Colour Party's, Guards of Honour , Parade Marshalls and to participate in parades honouring the dead of the British Forces and other Nations

U.K. Command is organised into Squadrons and Troops, with members serving throughout the U.K. The rank structure is based on that of the British Army and all promotion is on merit.

It's not all work though, members are encouraged to take part in the social side as well, with social events taking place nationally and locally each year.