National veterans’ charity Launchpad has purchased a veterans’ house in County Durham to expand its property portfolio to three houses, providing vital accommodation and support for up to 100 veterans in the North of England. The charity has purchased Hollyacre Centre...
Veterans’ charity Launchpad has this week unveiled a new campaign which invites partnering organisations to ‘buddy-up’ with residents to support them on their journey to independent living and combat loneliness. The campaign, which coincides with Mental Health...
Launchpad’s Avondale House resident Alex Rowe has stepped up his search for employment and is destined for a career in the construction industry after successfully completing his City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering. Alex, 48,...
Most of the veterans who arrive at Launchpad’s Avondale House in Newcastle are homeless and turn up with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The charity exists to provide safe, secure accommodation and support to help veterans to live independently and...
Ten members of staff from AstraZeneca volunteered their time to build four raised flowerbeds at Launchpad’s Speke House. This also gave them an opportunity to learn more about the charity and the work Launchpad does for veterans. Volunteering is an annual event for...