Get help Donate Preventing homelessness in Reading Launchpad is Reading’s leading homelessness prevention charity, providing vital information and support for individuals, couples and families who don’t have a stable place to live or are at risk of losing their home. 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. Find out more about our work Give the gift of a better Christmas By donating to Launchpad this festive season, you can give the gift of a better Christmas to people in housing crisis in Reading. Read more What can you do? Get help If you are homeless or at risk of being homeless, we can help you turn things around. Donate Your donations ensure we can continue preventing homelessness, providing homes and rebuilding lives. Get involved There’s a fundraising event to suit everyone, you taking part and raising awareness of the charity is what it is all about. Real stories Meet Marcus Marcus and his dog were living in a car after being evicted. Although they reluctantly went to Launchpad’s drop-in service for help, they never looked back. Meet Craig An army veteran with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and issues with alcohol, Craig found himself homeless in the middle of the pandemic. Meet Dean After losing three jobs, struggling with his mental health, and caring for a friend withdrawing from drug addiction, Dean was on the brink of homelessness. Read more of our stories 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