Get help Donate About us About us Patrons Trustees Staff and volunteers News Our work Jobs Launchpad is Reading’s leading homelessness prevention charity, providing vital information and support for individuals, couples and families who don’t have stable place to live or are at risk of losing their home. Founded as a soup kitchen in 1979 by students at the University of Reading, the charity now provides a holistic service to help vulnerable people in the town tackle their housing-related problems, obtain and sustain a long-term home and lead full and independent lives. Our drop-in, legal advice and floating support services prevent homelessness by helping people overcome housing-related challenges before they get worse. We aim to break the cycle of homelessness by providing temporary homes with bespoke support for up to 100 people in Reading, as well as ten long-term homes in the town for people in housing need. Launchpad also rebuilds lives to give clients the very best chance of success with a range of therapeutic activities, and support with education, training and employment. With your support and generosity, we helped over 1,000 people in Reading to get back on their feet last year, a figure which more than tripled in just five years. Learn more about what we do. Annual accounts Read our annual accounts for a more in-depth look at our future plans, funding needs and financial statements for the year. Annual accounts 2019/20 Annual accounts 2018/19 Annual accounts 2017/18 Annual accounts 2016/17 Annual accounts 2015/16 Annual accounts 2014/15 News Discover the latest news at Launchpad and keep-up-to date with what is going on behind our colourful stable doors. Read more Staff and volunteers Our team are a talented bunch – find out more about some of our staff and volunteers, and what their jobs entail. Read more Work at Launchpad Join our committed and talented team, and you will be part of something special. Read more Our work Absolutely anyone can find themselves in a situation where they are homeless or at risk of losing their home. Sometimes all it can take are Read more Patrons Our patrons represent Launchpad, increase our profile and spread news about the good work we do to prevent homelessness in Reading. Read more Trustees Our trustees give Launchpad their time and expertise to make sure we provide vital accommodation and effective support to vulnerable people in Reading. Read more Want to know what's going on? Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss an opportunity to help! Subscribe We promise to keep your data safe and you can unsubscribe from our enewsletter at any time. Find more information in our Privacy Policy. ADDRESS The Stables, 1A Merchants Place, Reading, RG1 1DT 0118 950 7656 Contact us GET HELP If you don’t have a stable place to live or you are worried about losing your home, our drop-in service is here to help. We’ve also provided a list of other organisations that can offer support if you’re in crisis. Drop In Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10.00am to 2.00pm Get help QUICK SEARCH CONNECT WITH US WORK AT LAUNCHPAD NEWS BLOG PRIVACY © 2020 Launchpad. All Rights Reserved. Registered in England and Wales. Limited Company No. 1459149 VAT No. 288160479 Charity No. 279859