About Us
Launchpad Reading (formerly Reading Single Homeless Project) is a registered charity that helps some of Reading’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged people to turn around their lives and fulfil their potential.
We provide supported housing to single people who have a history of homelessness. And, as homelessness rarely comes alone, many are struggling with substance or alcohol misuse, have a history of offending or mental health issues, had a poor start in life or have been affected by a relationship breakdown.
At Launchpad we give people a second chance, challenging and supporting them to make changes in their life. Everyone that walks through our doors in central Reading is seen as an individual. Each person’s needs are assessed and, if we are able to help, they are offered housing and a tailored programme of support is developed with them. This will include regular meetings with a dedicated Supported Housing Worker. Other options are participation in the Allotment Project, joining the Alcohol Support Group, attending training and personal development sessions, meeting with a volunteer counsellor and volunteering with Launchpad.
Many of the people we house and support have been referred by short-term hostels, women’s refuges and probation. We offer them the help they need to make the next step and to move towards a more positive future that is under their control.
Launchpad has 54 properties within Reading, a range of shared houses, self-contained studios and small flats, and can house 105 people at any one time. In addition we work with housing associations and other housing providers to ensure that their tenants have the support they need to sustain their tenancy.
Mizuno Half Marathon 2012
Are you feeling fit? Do you need to get back in shape after the excesses of the festive season? If so, how about running the Mizuno Reading Half Marathon on the 1st April 2012 in aid of Launchpad Reading?
Places are still available so click here for more details!
Did You Know?
38% of our tenants come from the 16 to 25 year old age range, with 62% from the 26 and over age range.
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Launchpad Reading, The Stables, 1A Merchant Place, Reading RG1 1DT
T 0118 950 7656 F 0118 956 0196 enquiries@launchpadreading.org.uk
Registered in England and Wales. Limited Company No. 1459149. Charity No. 279859
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