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'''Project Compass''' is a UK charity which was set up in 2003.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oswaldstoll.org.uk/our-help/Ex-Services_Resources_Booklet.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2007-10-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070623161255/http://www.oswaldstoll.org.uk/our-help/Ex-Services_Resources_Booklet.pdf |archivedate=2007-06-23 }}</ref> 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).<ref>[https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200203/ldhansrd/vo030220/text/30220w03.htm Lords Hansard text for 20 Feb 2003 (230220w03)]</ref> 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 (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]], [[KPMG]], [[The Royal British Legion]] and [[Business in 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.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/3225166.stm BBC NEWS | England | London | Prince's plea for service veterans]</ref>

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.<ref>[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]</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:2003 establishments in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Homelessness charities in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Organizations established in 2003]]
[[Category:The Royal British Legion]]
[[Category:Veterans' affairs in the United Kingdom]]

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