launchpad reading
Activities & Mission
We house, support and empower vulnerable people in Reading so they can transform their lives, get back on track and fulfil their potential.Every person who turns to us for help is different, facing unique challenges. We provide support on an individual basis, always considering the best way to help in each situation.
Fundraising
See where Launchpad Reading is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Latest Income
£4,650,932
Latest Expenditure
£4,304,847
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 90.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £623,416
Charitable Activities £3,889,357
Other Trading £118,231
Investments £19,928
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £4,204,129
Raising Funds £100,718
Governance £15,907
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,650,932 | £4,304,847 | £4,204,129 | £7,297,382 | £0 | 59 / 75 |
| 2024 | £3,643,316 | £3,514,700 | £3,421,334 | £6,951,297 | £0 | 48 / 70 |
| 2023 | £3,671,638 | £3,167,135 | £3,049,006 | £6,822,681 | £0 | 48 / 50 |
| 2022 | £3,272,683 | £2,947,693 | £2,807,473 | £6,318,178 | £70,673 | 47 / 100 |
| 2021 | £3,608,804 | £2,950,838 | £2,786,077 | £5,993,188 | £232,581 | 49 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
Launchpad Reading
1A Merchants Place
READING
RG1 1DT
1A Merchants Place
READING
RG1 1DT
Website
www.launchpadreading.org.ukRegistration Date
2 June 1980
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
279859
Charity Number
279859
Trustees
MATT ANDREWS
Hannah Powell
Ian Haslam
Philip Jones
William Montague
Deborah Jane Edwards
Alison Wright
Amy Brunsdon
FIONA JANE HAMMOND
Stephen Poland
Anna Bailey
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- READING CYRENIANS LIMITED
- READING SINGLE HOMELESS PROJECT
- READING SINGLE HOMELESS PROJECT LTD