A host of organisations from across the North East have pledged their support to veterans' charity Launchpad.
The charity, which provides accommodation and targeted support to UK Armed Forces’ veterans experiencing homelessness and unemployment, has welcomed support from a number of North East organisations.
As part of their 25th anniversary, Clothier Lacey & Co – one of the region’s best-known marketing and PR consultancies is supporting the charity, offering their expert marketing and PR skills as well as an extensive network of contacts to work with the charity, which has two houses in the North East – Avondale House in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hollyacre House in Sacriston, County Durham.
Painting and decorating contractor, Bell Group, has transformed the communal lounge and kitchen area at Avondale House. As part of its social value commitments, staff from the firm delivered a two-day upskilling and volunteering course where residents were taught the basics of painting techniques to improve their skills and knowledge. The paint and materials were provided by Dulux.
Residents from both houses received a Christmas boost thanks to Ryder Architecture and Hydrock. Launchpad was one of three charities to benefit from last year’s Oktoberfest. The money Launchpad received was reinvested to hand out essential gifts to the veterans who were also treated to a buffet, full dinner and activities.
The charity has welcomed a grant from the Newcastle Building Society Community Fund to purchase a greenhouse and essential gardening tools and equipment at Hollyacre House. This will make a huge difference to the residents, encouraging them to engage in outdoor activities to stimulate their mental health and wellbeing.
For more information and to find out how you could support the charity, please visit www.veteranslaunchpad.org.uk or contact Craig Downs, North East Business Development Manager craig.downs@veteranslaunchpad.org.uk
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