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.
517+
veterans helped since 2013
90%
of residents who came to us are homeless
71%
of residents (Jan-Dec 2020) moved on successfully
42%
of residents moved on to secured employment (pre-pandemic figure)
* 21 June 2021
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
24th June 2021
Launchpad veterans raise awareness of Armed Forces Day in school
Up to 60 pupils from Byker Primary School in Newcastle welcomed special visitors in...
27th May 2021
Liverpool veterans set up cycling club
Veteran residents living at Launchpad’s Speke House in Liverpool are looking forward to getting...
19th May 2021
Seeking to grow our network across the North East
Launchpad is looking to extend its network of connections across the North East region...
12th May 2021
Veterans benefit from Asda donation
Veterans living at Launchpad’s Speke House accommodation in Liverpool have benefitted from a community...
10th May 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week at Launchpad
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 takes place from May 10th -16th. The theme of...
27th April 2021
Leave a gift for good with Bequeathed for Launchpad
Making a will ensures that everyone knows your wishes for your property, money and...
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
“All of the staff at Avondale House have been amazing. I was not in a good place at one point but with the support and guidance of the staff at Avondale I am now positive about life and looking forward to what the future holds.”
