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.
497+
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)
* December 2020
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
31st March 2021
Launchpad welcomes 500th resident
When Launchpad was established in 2013, its purpose is to support and develop veterans...
22nd March 2021
New funding support for veterans at Launchpad Houses
National veterans’ charity Launchpad has received a grant of more than £36,000 from ABF...
12th February 2021
Launchpad awarded in Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Veterans’ charity Launchpad has received the bronze award from the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD)...
5th February 2021
Funding provides relief for Liverpool veterans’ charity
Like many organisations and charities, the effect of the pandemic at Launchpad’s Speke House...
4th February 2021
Update from our CEO, David Shaw
Hello everyone, a lot has happened since my last update so I thought it...
3rd February 2021
Asda donates hygiene products to Launchpad’s veterans
Supermarket giant Asda has stepped forward to make a donation of hygiene products to...
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
Since arriving at Avondale House, Ian has been able to access the correct services to support his mental health. He began seeing regular therapists and was supported by staff and can now manage his mental health with medication.
