People keen to reduce loneliness among elderly veterans are being urged to donate to a national military charity so that it can expand its community housing.
Read morePeople keen to reduce loneliness among elderly veterans are being urged to donate to a national military charity so that it can expand its community housing.
Read moreHousing is a top concern for Service leavers and while we’ve seen improvements across many aspects of transitioning from the Armed Forces to civvy street, including housing, there is scope to do more.
Read moreA new research study has been launched with the aim of creating a roadmap to end homelessness for British military veterans.
Read moreUp to 60 pupils from Byker Primary School in Newcastle welcomed special visitors in class this week to learn about Armed Forces Day.
Read moreVeteran residents living at Launchpad’s Speke House in Liverpool are looking forward to getting outdoors and keeping fit this summer after establishing their own cycling club.
Read moreVeterans’ charity Launchpad is looking to extend its network of connections across the North East region thanks to the unique benefits of being a member of the North East England Chamber of Commerce (NEECC).
Read moreEx SAS Major and BBC presenter Ken Hames is facing his toughest challenge yet climbing the mountain Pen y Fan to help vulnerable, homeless and disadvantaged Veterans.
Read moreVeterans living at Launchpad’s Speke House accommodation in Liverpool have benefitted from a community grant from the Asda Foundation to purchase food, hygiene and wellbeing products.
Read moreWhen Launchpad was established in 2013, its purpose is to support and develop veterans and to help them live independently – not just provide a temporary home.
Read moreNational veterans’ charity Launchpad has received a grant of more than £36,000 from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity towards specialist support, heating costs and practical items for residents living at Launchpad’s two houses in Newcastle upon Tyne and Liverpool.
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