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.
833+
veterans helped since 2013
89%
from a homeless background
63%
successful move-ons
45%
gained employment during their time with Launchpad
Updated 1st October 2025
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
13th October 2025
Guests celebrate veterans at Launchpad’s annual Armed Forces’ Dinner
Over 200 guests celebrated the work of homeless veterans’ charity Launchpad by attending a...
29th July 2025
Launchpad’s Agenda for Change boosted by £170K Veterans’ Foundation grant
The Veterans’ Foundation has awarded a grant totalling £170,000 to homeless veterans’ charity Launchpad...
17th July 2025
Funding awarded to Launchpad to continue supporting North East homeless veterans
Launchpad has received a grant worth £38,000 from the Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund to part-fund...
3rd July 2025
Launchpad ambassador set to paddle across the Yukon
After months of intense training, a Northumberland veteran is all set and ready to...
1st July 2025
Veterans Minister announces funding to support homeless veterans during visit to Launchpad’s Speke House in Liverpool
The Minister for Veterans and People Al Carns DSO OBE MC MP visited homeless...
10th June 2025
Launchpad secures major capital grants funding to extend Hollyacre House
Launchpad is one of twelve companies that has secured a share of almost £4.5...
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.”
