Exciting times ahead!

Photo of the colourful Launchpad doors - used to illustrate the 'About us' section of our website

We are refurbishing The Stables, home of our drop-in service, making it a more comfortable and welcoming experience for people coming to drop-in, existing clients, and staff.

Carols by Candlelight

two choirs on stage

Carols by Candlelight this year has raised more than £17,000 which is a fantastic amount so thank you all!

Mallory makes a splash!

School pupil in a Launchpad swim hat

A six-year-old girl has been making a splash for Launchpad throughout October after taking on an epic swimming challenge to raise funds for Launchpad.

Rise in demand for our services

Two staff members at our stand in Reading on World Homeless Day

Find out more about how Launchpad prevented homelessness in 2023/24, and see details of the rise in demand for our services. Our latest Impact Report also shows how your donations help.

Could you be a trustee?

Do you have skills you could share by becoming a trustee at Launchpad? We are currently in the process of recruiting new trustees for the Board.

Students sleep out

students standing in front of school before their Big Sleep Out

With World Homeless Day coming up on Thursday 10 October, now is the perfect time to plan Your Big Sleep Out.

Meet LunaLu and Sharon

Sharon and her dog LunaLu outside Launchpad stable doors

Meet Miss LunaLu, a member of the Launchpad Walkies! team, and her owner Sharon. A few years ago LunaLu was a street dog before finding her forever home.

Renters’ Rights Bill

renter opening a door

Homelessness and housing have been making headlines again when the Renters’ Rights Bill had its first reading in the House of Commons.

Ready, steady, cook!

Meal made at Cookery Club

A new communal cookery club at Launchpad 135, our work and life skills centre, is proving a big hit with people.

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