Record-Breaking Generosity at Cornmill Shopping Centre as RBL Poppy Appeal Raises Over £15,000
DARLINGTON, 11th December, 2025
Cornmill Shopping Centre is delighted to announce a phenomenal success for the Royal British Legion (RBL) Poppy Appeal 2025, with a total of £15,394.66 raised at its dedicated stand. This incredible figure yet again surpasses the previous year’s total, demonstrating the exceptional generosity of Darlington’s shoppers.
The substantial funds collected by the RBL stand at Cornmill will contribute to the overall Darlington total, which is also promising to be a record-breaker this year. All donations are utilised by the Royal British Legion to provide vital assistance to veterans and their families across the UK, including those in and around the Darlington area.
A successful campaign of this scale was made possible through strong internal and external partnerships.
“We could not have achieved this success without the unwavering support of the Cornmill Shopping Centre, including the customer services team and the staff at the Yours outlet, who graciously hosted us again. It is a pleasure to work with them every time. This vital funding forms part of Darlington’s overall appeal, which looks set to be a record-breaker, allowing the RBL to provide crucial assistance to veterans and their families nationwide.” Mike Jeffery, Chairman – Royal British Legion Darlington
“We are incredibly proud to have played a part in achieving this outstanding result for the Royal British Legion. The generosity of the Darlington community has been phenomenal, and it truly refl ects the caring spirit of our town. This success is a real testament to the strong
partnership between the Cornmill, our retailers, and the dedicated RBL volunteers, all working together for such a vital cause.” Zoe France, Centre Manager – Cornmill Shopping Centre.