The **Royal Canadian Legion Metropolitan Branch 594 Poppy Trust Fund** (Business Registration Number: 893199372RR0001) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans and their families through funds raised during the annual Poppy Campaign. Administered by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 594 in Oldcastle, Ontario, the trust operates under strict guidelines to ensure transparency and accountability.

### Overview  
The fund is part of the Royal Canadian Legion’s national Poppy Trust Fund system, which provides financial assistance to veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, and their dependents. Contributions are collected during the annual Poppy Campaign, primarily through community donations, and are held in trust at the branch level[1][5].  

### Activities  
- **Financial Support**: Funds assist veterans with necessities such as housing, medical expenses, and emergency relief[1][5].  
- **Community Initiatives**: Donations may also support local cadet units, monuments, and disaster relief efforts, excluding expenditures such as funeral costs, loans, scholarships, or administrative expenses[5].  
- **Accountability**: Branch executives publicly report campaign results, including donations received and fund allocations, through local media[1][5].  

### Governance  
The fund adheres to the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Manual, which mandates stringent approval processes for expenditures. All donations are managed by volunteers and designated exclusively for veteran welfare[1][2][5].  

### Fundraising  
Donations are collected via in-person contributions at Branch 594, online giving to the national Poppy Trust Fund, or mailed cheques. Funds remain under branch control to address local veteran needs[3][5].