Welcome to Launchpad
Launchpad provides accommodation and support to help veterans make a successful transition from military to civilian life. In some cases, they need time to stabilise their lives before tackling training and job hunting but Launchpad offers the veterans that opportunity.
490+
veterans helped since 2013
90%
of residents who came to us are homeless
69%
of residents in 2018/19 moved on successfully
42%
of residents who moved on to secured employment
* October 2020
Our Locations
We have two houses, one in Liverpool and one in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, each providing comfortable self-contained flats and communal facilities, including a social and training area, kitchen, IT suite, laundry and outdoor garden area.
Speke House in Liverpool comprises 48 self-contained flats while Avondale House in Byker includes 32 self-contained one-bedroom flats.
Latest News
22nd October 2020
Specialist case worker appointed
Ann Rees has been appointed as a Specialist Case Worker at Launchpad’s Avondale House...
14th October 2020
New railcard launched for UK veterans
A new railcard for military veterans was launched today (14 October 2020) offering the...
21st September 2020
Green fingered veterans rewarded for gardening lockdown project
Veterans living at Launchpad’s Avondale House have been recognised for their hard work during...
11th August 2020
Launchpad shortlisted in veterans’ awards
Launchpad has been shortlisted in the ‘Veteran Owned Business of the Year’ category at...
8th August 2020
Job Vacancy – Specialist Case Worker (full time) Avondale House, Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Vacancy Specialist Case Worker (Avondale House, Newcastle upon Tyne) The Specialist Case Worker’s...
4th August 2020
New funding will provide shelter for more homeless veterans
National veterans’ charity, Launchpad has received a grant totalling £50,000 thanks to a donation...
Our Team
Our experienced staff work in partnership with a range of specialist providers to help residents with additional support to improve their wellbeing, to help them claim benefits, to tackle training and to help them to acquire jobs and subsequent accommodation.
Our aim is to help veterans secure employment and more permanent housing within two years so that they can live independently and contribute to society.
Outcomes
Lee moved into Launchpad at the beginning of 2018 and is now looking forward to moving on with his life.
