We are an award-winning charity helping veterans overcome homelessness, poverty and barriers to employment to move onto independent living within two years.
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13 Feb 2025
Weāve published our Impact Report 2024. You can read a copy via this link veteranslaunchpad.org.uk/impā¦
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6 Feb 2025
"Iād still be homeless and really struggling with my mental health if it wasnāt for Launchpad.ā
Read Nicholas' story here: veteranslaunchpad.org.uk/vetā¦
#Launchpad #Charity #Veterans #HomelessVeterans #Homelessness #SupportingOurVeterans #Military #VeteransStories #SpekeHouse
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24 Dec 2024
Thanks to the Newcastle United Armed Forces Supporters Club for visiting Avondale House and Hollyacre House this week to present Christmas presents to all our veterans š
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Have a very Merry Christmas! ā«ļøāŖļø
Read more here: veteranslaunchpad.org.uk/nuaā¦
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23 Dec 2024
On behalf of our Trustees, staff and residents, weād like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous 2025! šš
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11 Nov 2024
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, #WeWillRememberThem
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #armisticeday
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11 Nov 2024
We were delighted to be presented with our Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS) Gold award at the ERS Gold Awards & NW RFCA Presidentās Dinner at the spectacular Royal Liver Building in Liverpool last week.
veteranslaunchpad.org.uk/derā¦
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10 Nov 2024
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, #WeWillRememberThem
#LestWeForget #RemembranceSunday
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30 Oct 2024
Halloween Breakfast šš»š
Residents at Avondale House were treated to a spooktacular breakfast thanks to Ann and Elaine.
#Launchpad #Charity #Veterans #HomelessVeterans #Homelessness #SupportingOurVeterans #Halloween #AvondaleHouse
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28 Oct 2024
āMy life is a massive improvement, and I am much happier now. Things are more in perspective and Iām looking forward to a good job with a good salary. If anything, Speke House has made me more resilient.ā
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17 Oct 2024
āLaunchpad has helped me to get my identity back, something which I felt I had lost along the way. The help from Launchpad has been second to none.ā
Read Michaelās story here: veteranslaunchpad.org.uk/vetā¦
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Launchpad retweeted
16 Oct 2024
šUp to 170 guests celebrated the work of homeless veteransā charity, @AFV_Launchpad by attending a glittering Armed Forcesā Dinner last week. cobseo.org.uk/guests-celebraā¦
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16 Oct 2024
Weād like to thank Paul from the Northern Learning Trust who visited Hollyacre House to speak to residents about services and activities they provide. They are looking forward to attending some of the sessions in future.
#Veterans #Homeless #Homelessness #HomelessVeterans
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14 Oct 2024
āI wouldnāt be here now if it wasnāt for the help and support I got from Launchpad. My life has changed for the better and Iām now in the right place to see my future and hopefully gain full time employment ā that is my goal.ā
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12 Oct 2024
Thank you to everyone who attended our Armed Forcesā dinner - we hope you all had a wonderful evening.
Special thanks to our sponsors and everyone who helped to make it a successful evening šš» #Launchpad24
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10 Oct 2024
Last year, Launchpad was selected to deliver a two-year Ā£8.5 million programme, which aims to reduce veteransā homelessness. One year on ā we look at the impact and the benefits the programme has had on Launchpadās residents.
veteranslaunchpad.org.uk/op-ā¦
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10 Oct 2024
Today is World Mental Health Day šš
Our residents can talk to their support worker or onsite psychotherapist at anytime if they feel they are struggling with their mental health and wellbeing. We also work with multiple partners to provide the support our veterans need.
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19 Sep 2024
Avondale House welcomed volunteers from @NewcastleBSoc yesterday to help out with our garden tidy up and decorating of flats. Thank you to all involved.
#Launchpad #Charity #Veterans #Homelessness #Volunteering #GivingBack
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Launchpad retweeted
5 Sep 2024
Just had a great visit to @AFV_Launchpad. A pleasure too to meet their CEO & @CIHhousing president @JillMurrayBEPIC
A great example of supported housing done well and getting great outcomes for veterans. The work of our VCS partners is so crucial to the city & @NewcastleCC
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6 Sep 2024
Launchpadās staff and residents were invited to @PoppyLegion Battle Back Centre in Lilleshall over the summer. Here is a summary of their visit.
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#Launchpad #Veterans #Charity #Homeless #Homelessness #RBL #RoyalBritishLegion #BattleBack
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