Staff from veterans’ charity Launchpad went back to school this week to teach Year 6 pupils the importance of Remembrance Day and why we should remember those who served and honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.
Read moreStaff from veterans’ charity Launchpad went back to school this week to teach Year 6 pupils the importance of Remembrance Day and why we should remember those who served and honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.
Read moreWing Commander (Retd) Dr Hugh Milroy OBE, CEO of the UK Charity Veterans Aid, has been appointed as a Vice President of the World Veterans Federation (WVF) and acting Chair of its Standing Committee on European Affairs.
Read moreLaunchpad’s Hollyacre House in County Durham has benefitted from improved green open space and the creation of a sensory garden for residents to enjoy thanks to funding from Esh Construction, part of Esh Group.
Read moreHis Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon, attended Launchpad’s Hollyacre House in Sacriston on 12 October to officially open the house.
Read moreVeterans’ charity Launchpad has continued to invest and make improvements to one of its houses in Liverpool.
Read moreA London-based accountancy firm is the latest company to support veterans’ charity Launchpad.
Read moreLocal authorities and housing providers can now access a free resource aimed at reducing veterans’ homelessness.
Read moreABF The Soldiers’ Charity is delighted to award a £230,000 grant to SSAFA, towards its welfare support services as well as the annual running costs of its Stepping Stone refuge home for military families, Gildea House.
Read moreNew bedding and towels, toiletries, cutlery and tins and packets of food are just some of the essential items homeless veterans receive when they first move into their flats at Hollyacre House in Durham.
Read moreA programme of activities designed to improve the mental health and wellbeing of veterans will continue to be provided over the next three years thanks to new funding.
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