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.
528+
veterans helped since 2013
90%
of residents who come to us are homeless
62%
of residents move on successfully
36%
of residents moved on to paid employment
* 30 September 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 33 self-contained one-bedroom flats.
Latest News
25th October 2021
Gary’s cycling challenge – update
Gary Perriton is now halfway through his gruelling 650-mile solo cycling challenge to help...
23rd October 2021
Launchpad welcomed at BITA lunch Liverpool
Launchpad was invited to attend the BITA networking lunch held at Liverpool FC’s Anfield...
22nd October 2021
Launchpad champions campaign to prevent funding cuts to veterans’ services
Launchpad was established to support veterans from all British services. We provide high quality...
14th October 2021
Armed forces veteran embarks on gruelling 650-mile solo bike ride
A local cyclist is set to embark on a 650-mile solo bike ride to...
6th October 2021
Can we count on your vote?
Can you spare 30 seconds of your time and vote for Launchpad in ASDA’s...
1st October 2021
World Mental Health Day – 10 October 2021
Each year, the World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October....
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 hadn’t been for all the support services and staff at Avondale House who have been involved with my care and my partner, I would either be in a totally different place in life or just not here.”
