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.

Our building is now open to drop-in visitors

The latest lockdown restrictions have started to lift and as of Monday 12 April, our building is open to drop-in visitors who need help with a housing or homelessness issue.

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Choose your challenge

There’s a challenge for everyone in our new, packed events calendar, so why not join #TeamLaunchpad and make this year count? Whether you walk, run or cycle, you can make all the difference to people who are homeless in Reading.

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Launchpad CEO announces departure

We’re sad to share that Ian Caren, CEO of Launchpad for over 15 years, has announced he is leaving the charity on 30 April 2021.

Introducing Launchpad 135

Introducing our new work and life skills centre - now called Launchpad 135 (pronounced 1-3-5)!

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Get help

If you are homeless or at risk of being homeless, we can help you turn things around.

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Donate

Your donations ensure we can continue preventing homelessness, providing homes and rebuilding lives.

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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.

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Real stories

After going through the emotional trauma of losing the right to care for her children, Hayley found herself homeless and with no one to turn to for help.

An army veteran with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and issues with alcohol, Craig found himself homeless in the middle of the pandemic.

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.

CEO blog March 2021

Over the next few months, there will be a trustee takeover on Ian’s blog! This month is Hannah Powell, who has been a Launchpad trustee for six years and works in the Probation Service.

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ADDRESS

The Stables,

1A Merchants Place,

Reading, RG1 1DT

0118 950 7656

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

Preventing homelessness in Reading