Funds HomepageLaunchpad develops promising ideas into new ventures by providing intensive hands-on support in the form of financial, intellectual and social capital. We do this through early stage social venture funds focussed around particular challenges and a team that combines hands on entrepreneurism with a delivery focus.
Innovation in practical learning and education to equip people with the necessary skills to thrive in the 21st century. As a nation, we urgently need new innovative thinking about long term conditions and health. New Funds Our vision includes funds focussed on challenges such as unemployment, criminal justice, marginalised groups and climate change. We welcome supporters in the development of existing and new funds. We are also looking for partners who can bring relevant expertise and funding to our portfolio projects. |
latest additionsEuropean Venture Philanthropy Association conference in Madrid
Simon Tucker and Andrew Brough attended the annual EVPA conference to highlight Launchpad's activities as an early stage social venture fund and share experiences of investing for social impact with other organisations around Europe.
12 December 2007 | Launchpad
Call for Ideas
Imagining a working world that supports people with long term conditions
12 December 2007 | Launchpad
School of Everything Launches Alpha Site
School of Everything, recently voted amongst Europe's twenty hottest emerging start-ups at Seedcamp, has launched its first version of its online market place for learning.
12 December 2007 | Launchpad
Launch of Studio Schools
Lord Andrew Adonis, Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Schools and Learners hosted the reception for the launch of the next phase of Studio Schools on Tuesday 4th of December at the RSA. In attendance were officials and representatives from central and local government, schools, national and local businesses, and a range of charitable foundations - all interested in building upon the progress made thus far.
25 January 2008 | Learning launchpad
Managing long term conditionsThe World Economic Forum has called on businesses to lead the fight against chronic disease, to embed a culture of health and to manage the change in a population where long term conditions are increasingly prevalent. 30 January 2008 | HIA
most readLaunch of Studio Schools
Lord Andrew Adonis, Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Schools and Learners hosted the reception for the launch of the next phase of Studio Schools on Tuesday 4th of December at the RSA. In attendance were officials and representatives from central and local government, schools, national and local businesses, and a range of charitable foundations - all interested in building upon the progress made thus far.
25 January 2008 | Learning launchpad
Studio Schools
A new version of 14-19 school hosting businesses where students are employed, earning real wages alongside a project-based curriculum. Practical Learning
Despite the importance society places on education, many individuals in our society lack the skills required of the 21st century. There is an ever expanding scope to acquire such skills through innovative approaches - benefiting society and themselves. Practical learning or ‘learning by doing’ can be a vital approach in achieving this – connecting motivated learners with innovative approaches through which their skills can be enhanced.
Faking It
Faking It aims to provide Young People with the experience and demands of the real-world.
Call for Ideas
Imagining a working world that supports people with long term conditions
12 December 2007 | Launchpad
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