UK military veterans, along with friends and family members, were joined by staff of the charity Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) and other guests to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee over the weekend thanks to a generous grant from the National Lottery Community Fund.
Read moreA team of twelve amateur cyclists have taken on and conquered the Alabaré Race to the Sun, an epic 500km ride across Andalucía in southern Spain, encompassing 8,600m of climbs and category 1 ascents.
Read moreRiverside and the University of York are involved in the No Homeless Veterans Roadmap (NHVR) research project which is entering the interviews stage.
Read more
Charities providing support to former members of the Armed Forces have seen a rise in the number of homeless veterans seeking their help over the past two years and are predicting further increases to come.
Read moreNational 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.
Read moreAs part of their close relationship with Launchpad, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is delighted to award a £38,147 grant towards the charity’s work helping homeless veterans.
Read moreThis month, ten veterans will travel to Gibraltar to help renovate a historic military landmark on top of the world-renowned Mediterranean rock.
Read moreThis May twelve amateur cyclists are taking part in Alabaré’s epic Race to the Sun sponsored challenge, raising funds to help veterans who have struggled and faced being homeless since leaving the Armed Forces.
Read moreLaunchpad’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.
Read moreLaunchpad’s Speke House in Liverpool has undergone significant improvements to increase the efficiency and security to help residents feel warm and safe.
Read more
Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
