The 2026 Poppy Appeal has officially launched at Tesco Extra Burnley, with organizers hoping to exceed last year's total of £12,000, and the collection table remaining active until Remembrance Day.

The 2026 Poppy Appeal has officially launched at Tesco Extra Burnley, bringing together local veterans, community heroes, and volunteers to raise vital funds for the armed forces.

The annual campaign was officially opened by the Mayor of Pendle, Coun. Nadeem Ahmed. Tesco Burnley has a long-standing history of hosting the appeal, with last year’s campaign raising an impressive £12,000. Organisers hope to exceed that total this year.

The launch event saw a strong turnout from local organisations and support groups, includingThe Royal British Legion, members of the Burnley branch of Healthier Heroes CIC, veterans, representatives from social and foster care and numerous local community heroes and volunteers.

The Mayor of Pendle (fourth from right) with community champions, veterans and supporters of the Poppy Appeal at the official launch in Burnley's Tesco store | s

placeholder image — The Mayor of Pendle (fourth from right) with community champions, veterans and supporters of the Poppy Appeal at the official launch in Burnley's Tesco store | s

Mukhtar Mirza, Tesco’s Community Champion, said: "The support has been overwhelming, not just on launch day, but also with the huge number of local people offering their time to manage our collection table throughout the campaign. Our heartfelt thanks goes to each and every one."

You can donate to the appeal both in person and digitally. The collection table will remain active at the store right up until Remembrance Day.

Volunteers will man the table daily from 9 am to 7 pm. Shoppers can donate using either cash or card.

If you visit the store after 7 pm, you can still support the appeal by scanning the secure QR code left on the table to donate digitally.