RS extends Washing Machine partnership

RS has extended its partnership with The Washing Machine Project (TWMP) for another year.

TWMP aims to alleviate the burden of washing clothes for thousands of remote, displaced and low-income families and communities.

Around 60% of the world’s population hand washes clothes, which can be a time-consuming and arduous task that poses a major barrier for low-income and displaced people around the world.

The Divya Washing Machine (pictured) is the world’s first flat-pack manual washing machine that can be assembled and repaired with off-the-shelf tools. It is built with commercial-grade components and stainless-steel construction from RS Group including plastics and metal.

Since the partnership between RS and TWMP started in 2021, the former has provided volunteer support and physical components to help build the off-grid washing machines, reducing the time burden of handwashing by 75% and water usage by 50%² in the communities supported, furthering both organisations’ ambition to create a more sustainable world.

Over the past three years, RS Group’s commitment to TWMP’s mission has been evident through:

· The support of more than 650 employee volunteers

· Over £730,000 in donations raised and counting.

· Positive impact on the lives of over 30,000 individuals across 13 countries.

“Our collective efforts have brought about tangible change in communities around the world, touching the lives of thousands of individuals,” says James Tucker of RS, “the extension was a natural next step as we continue our support through volunteering, providing skills and machine building, offering ongoing funding and extending our network and resources to them.”

“This will dramatically improve the lives of thousands of people around the world, including those in the CCAC Lesvos Refugee Camp in Greece,” says Nav Sawhney, Founder of The Washing Machine Project.’

The Washing Machine Project ca be supported by making a donation at RS Group and The Washing Machine Project – JustGiving.