- Project Compass
Project Compass is a UK charity which was set up in 2003. [http://www.oswaldstoll.org.uk/our-help/Ex-Services_Resources_Booklet.pdf] . It was first run as a 12-month pilot project, based in London: this provided a template work across the United Kingdom. The pilot project was funded by contributions from the defence industry (£40,000), and the ODPM Homelessness Directorate (£23,500). [ [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200203/ldhansrd/vo030220/text/30220w03.htm Lords Hansard text for 20 Feb 2003 (230220w03) ] ] The charity is notable as the only charity working in the area of homelessness among ex service personnel, and also for its Royal patronage.
It seeks to help ex-Service personnel who are (or are at risk of becoming) homeless to find work, and hence rebuild their lives. It provides personal development courses and career training to improve self-esteem and increase employability.
The project was established by the UK Ministry of Defence,
KPMG ,The Royal British Legion andBusiness in the Community . In late 2003 the BBC reported that the project was based on an idea thought up by thePrince Charles and the Ex-Services Action Group. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/3225166.stm BBC NEWS | England | London | Prince's plea for service veterans ] ]The project has been supported by
Prince Charles , who said in 2006 that up to a quarter of people sleeping rough on London streets had served in the forces and that Project Compass was helping to “break the cycle” for those who had struggled to adjust. [ [http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/news/trh_help_to_celebrate_the_success_of_project_compass_which_h_772.html The Prince of Wales - TRH help to celebrate the success of Project Compass, which helps ex-servicemen and women back into work ] ]References
External links
Project Compass Official Site: [http://www.project-compass.org.uk]
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