Vicki is Launchpad’s fundraising manager and plans events like Big Sleep Out and Pancake Race – amongst many other things. She finds building relationships with Launchpad’s supporters incredibly rewarding and says that the team is always fuelled by cake!

We caught up with Ruth, a Floating Support Team Leader at Launchpad.
Brimming with enthusiasm, Ruth told us more about herself, her role and what the Launchpad floating support team does to help people who are at risk of homelessness, in Reading.

Jacqueline has worked for Launchpad for almost 5 years. Working in the supported housing team, she supports clients in Launchpad’s temporary housing. She really likes helping people, who for whatever reason, need assistance in getting on their feet.

A busy mum to four children, Holly joined Launchpad in 2021 as our HR officer.  Passionate about the charity sector, she loves finding people who are the right fit for Launchpad’s mission and values.

Paul volunteers at Launchpad’s drop-in service one day a week, where absolutely anyone in housing crisis can come for information and support.

Ellen recently joined the floating support team and says the thing she likes most about her job is working directly with the clients to help them resolve their housing issues.

Lucy is our MEAM (Making Every Adult Matter) Coordinator and has been working in the homelessness sector for eight years. Before she moved to Reading she was working in a punk rock cafe in Exeter.

Sophie works in the finance team, processing invoices, and cashing rent and fundraising income. By night she is a Jane Austen specialist!

Stella works in the housing team as an income and accounts officer, processing rent payments and managing arrears for Launchpad’s supported housing.

Vneeta is Launchpad’s solicitor and she works with clients to ensure they are treated lawfully by landlords, local authorities, housing associations and other agencies across Reading.

Amy was born and bred in Reading, and says that the flexibility of being a Micro Volunteer for Launchpad fits in really well around her full time job.

Daniel is one of four volunteer trained counsellors at Launchpad, who offer clients a safe place to talk, free of charge. He has been volunteering with Launchpad since 2017.

Paul is responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the supported housing we manage, as well as the security and safety of the properties – and says no two days are the same!