Renters’ Rights Bill update

We were pleased that The Renters’ Rights Bill had its third reading in the House of Commons and is now with the House of Lords. There were some key amendments made to the Bill which will offer even greater security for renters. Cap on upfront payments/deposit Landlords will no longer being able to demand multiple […]
Entries open for legendary Pancake Race!

Join us for the annual Pancake Race on Shrove Tuesday and see teams in fancy dress batter it out for the coveted frying pan trophy!
Exciting times ahead!

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

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

We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with the team at Savills Reading.
Mallory makes a splash!

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

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

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

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.