Ellie supports families and individuals who have somewhere to stay but are recognised as vulnerable with a housing issue, and says it’s inspiring to be able to walk alongside people on their life journeys.

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

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.

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

Rachel is our Office Manager, ensuring the smooth running of all of the IT, office and administrative procedures at our Launchpad and Launchpad 135 sites. A busy bee, she is often found flitting from different offices, thriving off the social aspect of working across all our teams!

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.

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.

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.

Annabel has been volunteering with Launchpad for five years in a number of different roles, and says she’ll volunteer for the rest of her life if she’s able to.

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!