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
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...
31st March 2025
New staff appointed to support homeless veterans in Newcastle
We have appointed two new members of staff to support residents living at Avondale...
27th March 2025
Northern Housing Awards 2025
We’re delighted to be shortlisted in the Best Initiative for Tackling Homelessness category of this...
17th March 2025
Speke House celebrates 10 years supporting homeless veterans
Launchpad is celebrating ten years at one of its houses in Liverpool. The charity...
13th March 2025
Grant enables green fingered Durham veterans to grow
Residents living at Launchpad’s Hollyacre House in Sacriston, Durham will be busy in the...
7th March 2025
Aaron on track to pursue a career as an outdoor pursuits instructor
Last month, Avondale House resident Arron achieved his ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor...
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.”
