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.
Current Fundraising Events
June 1, 2024
100KM Challenge
You and your furry friend walk 100KM throughout the month (any month of your...
700+
veterans helped since 2013
86%
from a homeless background*
61%
successful move-ons*
50%
gained employment during their time with Launchpad*
* average figures over the last five years to December 2023
Our Locations
We have three houses in Liverpool, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Durham, each providing comfortable self-contained flats and communal facilities, including a social and training area, kitchen, IT suite, laundry and outdoor garden area.
At Speke House in Liverpool, we provide 50 self-contained flats. At Avondale House in Newcastle, we offer 33 self-contained one-bedroom flats while at Hollyacre House in Durham, we provide accommodation for up to 18 residents.
Latest News
17th July 2024
Launchpad appoints Jill Murray as new CEO
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jill Murray as our new Chief...
24th June 2024
OPS Training backs new campaign to support veterans
OPS Wind/Training, based in Liverpool, is the first company to back a new campaign...
14th June 2024
Sponsor a veteran’s flat
You now have the opportunity to sponsor one of our flats in any of...
14th June 2024
Armed Forces’ Dinner 10th October 2024 – Come and Join us!
Following the success of last year’s black-tie celebration evening, we are pleased to announce...
24th May 2024
Launchpad receives funding to support homeless Royal Navy veterans
Launchpad has received a grant for £11,250 from the Royal Navy & Royal Marines...
23rd May 2024
TRH The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visit Avondale House
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visited Launchpad’s Avondale House yesterday...
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
“If it weren’t for Speke House, I would either be back in jail on a life sentence or on a destructive path with drugs. I couldn’t be further away from my old life now – this is my new life.”
