Friday 2ns August, was another proud achievement day as Chairman of the Salisbury Branch of the Royal British Legion. It’s been an honour to see this project through from start to finish. Bringing funding together (£17159.61) to fund 39 Washer dryers and witnessing them being delivered to Entrain Space today. The machines can now benefit Service leavers from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air force.

Thank you to the Branch Committee and the Wiltshire County Committee for supporting this great project.

Also huge thank you to Nigel and his team at Baileys Domestic Appliances of Salisbury, for all your help and guidance to make this happen.

We were joined by Matthew Bell, Founder and Trustee of Entrain Space, as well as members of the Entrain Space team and residents. Thank also you to Will Dommett, Wiltshire County MEO and Phil Davies, RBL Trustee for witnessing the day as well.

Entrain Space’s mission is to help veterans and their families transition into civilian life successfully; it provides them with their own individual flat along with the support, training, and employment opportunities to make that work.

Kenny Brown, Veterans Liaison Manager at Entrain Space, said: “We are incredibly grateful to the Royal British Legion for their generous donation. Our residents can now enjoy the comfort and privacy of managing their own laundry in their own flat, which is a significant step in fostering self-sufficiency and independence.”

Matthew Bell said: “Many of our residents have faced being at risk of homelessness and all the challenges that brings. When they arrive at Entrain Space, we pride ourselves on providing an independent flat, move in-pack and holistic support package. Having the ability to do your own laundry in your own place impacts many different aspects of life that many of us probably take for granted, for example, laundering work clothes that fit your shift patterns. I cannot thank the RBL enough for helping us to achieve this final piece in our jigsaw of independent living.”

Photos courtesy of Spencer Mulholland