launchpad reading

The charity supports children and young people, other defined groups, and the general public. Launchpad Reading is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Reading and operates in Reading.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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

Reading

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