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 services are still running during the latest national lockdown

Although we are unable to welcome visitors to our building, we are still open. Here is how we are operating during the latest lockdown so we can continue offering our vital support.

Read about the changes to our services

Big Sleep Out at home raises double the fundraising target

Our virtual event saw 190 people from across Berkshire sleep in their garden on Saturday 10 October and raise a total of £50,000 and counting to prevent homelessness in Reading – double the event’s fundraising target of £25,000!

New patron announced

University of Reading’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort, is Launchpad's new patron.

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 October 2020

Over the next few months, there will be a trustee takeover on Ian’s blog! This month is Phil Jones, who is chair of the marketing and fundraising committee and has been a Launchpad trustee for over three years.

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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