Once finished, the Taunton Families Centre will be used by over 1000 serving personnel and their families, providing a space for family and welfare facilities.

While top-notch family spaces are important, so too are the quality of the facilities for those serving away from home. Britain’s flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, will be a leading maritime force for the next 50 years. It is vital that those who serve on board for up to nine months at a time are able to unwind after busy periods of high tempo operations.