Veterans’ Launchpad, a homeless charity dedicated to supporting veterans as they transition to civilian life, recently appointed four new trustees in collaboration with Jim Alcroft. This strategic recruitment effort was crucial to strengthening the charity’s governance and advancing its mission to provide stable accommodation and tailored support for veterans in Newcastle, Durham and Liverpool.

The selection process targeted high calibre candidates from diverse leadership backgrounds, including housing, the private and professional services sector, prioritising individuals with a strong commitment to social impact and expertise in guiding charitable organisations. Given the unique needs of Veterans’ Launchpad, the ideal trustees would bring a blend of strategic insight and a passion for veteran welfare, ensuring the charity’s continued growth and effective service delivery. The successful appointments reflect each trustee’s dedication to the charity’s core values and their proven ability to drive meaningful change.

Their leadership will be instrumental in enhancing the organisation’s reach, impact, and ability to support veterans in building secure, independent futures.

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“When we needed to appoint four new trustees for Veterans’ Launchpad Homeless Charity, we searched for a recruitment partner who would truly understand our mission and values, while also providing expert guidance. This was a critical moment for us, as our trustees play a pivotal role in shaping our strategy and supporting our work to empower veterans in their transition to civilian life. Partnering with Jim Allcroft was the right choice. From the outset, Jim dedicated the time to understand our unique needs and helped design a recruitment process that was both rigorous and highly tailored. Trustee recruitment is never a one-size-fits-all exercise, and Jim’s approach ensured we found individuals aligned with our culture of collaboration, vision, and  compassion.

Jim’s extensive local connections and national reach allowed us to engage with an impressive range of qualified and passionate candidates. He expertly guided us through long and shortlisting, and facilitated final interviews with great professionalism. His respect and care in working with all prospective trustees were evident throughout.

Thanks to Jim’s strategic support and thoughtful approach, we successfully appointed four exceptional trustees who are ready to drive our mission and organisation forward. I would wholeheartedly recommend Jim Allcroft as a recruitment partner.”

Jill Murray, CEO, Veterans’ Launchpad and
Immediate Past President of the Chartered
Institute of Housing