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.
745+
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 September 2024
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
15th May 2025
Armed Forces’ Dinner – 9 October 2025
IT’S BACK and it’s going to be even bigger and better! We are pleased...
13th May 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week
This Mental Health Awareness Week is all about celebrating community, and how it supports...
12th May 2025
Midland Rock backs Launchpad homeless veterans’ campaign
A Leicestershire-based construction company has backed a campaign to support homeless veterans in Durham....
6th May 2025
New deputy manager appointed at Avondale House
Chris Longstaff has been appointed as Deputy Manager at Avondale House in Newcastle upon...
30th April 2025
Launchpad’s Agenda for Change
Launchpad is going through a significant period of transformational change with a new strategy...
16th April 2025
Launchpad awarded £75,000 grant to support Army veterans
Homeless veteran’s charity Launchpad has been awarded a grant of £75,000 from the Army...
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
“The difference is that now, I know I’m never alone – there’s always someone I can talk to at Speke House.”
