Launchpad Reading
Referral address
The Stables
1a Merchant Place
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1DT
Referral phone
0118 950 7656
Referral email
enquiries@launchpadreading.org.uk
Website
http://www.launchpadreading.org.uk
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Launchpad provide temporary accommodation across Reading for 100 people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless including support so individuals can obtain and sustain more permanent housing. Launchpad also offer a drop in three days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 2pm. This service is open to all.
- Minimum age accepted: 16
- Maximum age accepted: 99
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Launchpad accepts referrals for their supported housing service through the Reading BC access panel. Agencies can ask for a CAF form from Reading BC. Then complete form and return to the access panel. Floating Support service is also accessed via the access panel. The drop in centre is open to all callers
Referral procedure
Common Assessment form (CAF) for the floating support and supported housing service Open access to the Drop in
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: 3-6 Months
- Maximum stay: 6 months - 1 Year
Support and accommodation
Support offered
Launchpad has: 47 full & part time staff, 100+ volunteers & a Supported Housing (team of 13) For supported housing an emergency out of hours call system for housing emergencies (not support) Operate key worker system for Supported Housing (average 20 tenants per worker), weekly meetings & house visits. Floating Support (11) Tier 1, clients who access the service via the Drop In and Tier 2 clients who access the service via the Access panel Community Projects (5) Employment Training & Education courses and programmes Volunteering opportunities Activities including painting, rock climbing, craft Housing (5) Manage & maintain properties Free IT 5 days a week
Rooms and charges
- Single: 38
- Self-contained 67
- Total spaces: 105
Facilities
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- Disabled facilities: None.
Rules and policies
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Most properties are within walking distance of the town centre. All properties are on bus routes
Volunteering
Volunteering programme with 100+ volunteers, 2 full time volunteer organisers, volunteers office. Volunteers time vary from several days a week working with clients or HR to micro volunteers event support. Email volunteers@launchpadreading.org.uk.
Donations
It would be dependent on needHowever there are a number of other communities group in Reading who will take food and household goodsLaunchpad has limited storage space.Household goods - CCAwww.ccam.org.uk/
Is this page accurate?
If you work for Launchpad Reading and would like to tell us about any of this information that needs updating please email the Homeless Link Information team. Please note this email address does not contact the service listed above so do not use it if you are looking for help or advice.