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Project Compass
Project Compass is a UK charity which was set up in The project has been supported by Prince Charles,
2003.[1] It was first run as a 12-month pilot project, based who said in 2006 that up to a quarter of people sleeping
in London: this provided a template work across the rough on London streets had served in the forces and
United Kingdom. The pilot project was funded by con- that Project Compass was helping to “break the cycle” for
tributions from the defence industry (£40,000), and the those who had struggled to adjust.[4]
ODPM Homelessness Directorate (£23,500).[2] The charity
is notable as the only charity working in the area of
homelessness among ex service personnel, and also for
References
its Royal patronage. [1] http://www.oswaldstoll.org.uk/our-help/Ex-
It seeks to help ex-Service personnel who are (or are Services_Resources_Booklet.pdf
at risk of becoming) homeless to find work, and hence re- [2] Lords Hansard text for 20 Feb 2003 (230220w03)
build their lives. It provides personal development cours- [3] BBC NEWS | England | London | Prince’s plea for
es and career training to improve self-esteem and in- service veterans
crease employability. [4] The Prince of Wales - TRH help to celebrate the
The project was established by the UK Ministry of De- success of Project Compass, which helps ex-
fence, KPMG, The Royal British Legion and Business in servicemen and women back into work
the Community. In late 2003 the BBC reported that the
project was based on an idea thought up by the Prince
Charles and the Ex-Services Action Group.[3]
External links
Project Compass Official Site: [1]
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Categories:
• Homelessness charities
• Educational charities based in the United Kingdom
• Military veterans' affairs in the United Kingdom
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