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.
810+
veterans helped since 2013
89%
from a homeless background
62%
successful move-ons
43%
gained employment during their time with Launchpad
Updated 4th July 2025
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
3rd July 2025
Launchpad ambassador set to paddle across the Yukon
After months of intense training, a Northumberland veteran is all set and ready to...
1st July 2025
Veterans Minister announces funding to support homeless veterans during visit to Launchpad’s Speke House in Liverpool
The Minister for Veterans and People Al Carns DSO OBE MC MP visited homeless...
10th June 2025
Launchpad secures major capital grants funding to extend Hollyacre House
Launchpad is one of twelve companies that has secured a share of almost £4.5...
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....
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.”
