Born from lived experience. Built for lasting change.
Launchpad Futures CIC was born from our desire to create a ripple effect of positivity, transforming lives one kind gesture at a time."
Christopher Welford
Our Story
What we do and who we are
A one-stop social enterprise helping people of all ages and backgrounds to access the services and communities, and navigate the systems that shape everyday modern life. We are here to ensure that no one falls through the gaps.
A cradle to grave inclusive service and safe space that caters for all walks of life, offering advice, insight, services and solutions to many of life's problems. Whether young or old, neurotypical or neurodiverse, disabled or non-disabled, British-born or immigrant, business owner or creative, Launchpad Futures CIC is here to help you.
Areas we cover:
• Health
• Education
• Care and Family
• Business and Commerce
• Creative Arts
Multiple Services, Access to AI.
Every Hand Helps Us Grow
2.1
Million readers
Launchpad Magazine
Projects Completed
Milestones of Hope and Change
Building Our Team
The founding directors came together through shared values and collaborative work within Liverpool's disability community. Christopher and Carina connected with Harin Ellis, a passionate disability rights advocate with cerebral palsy, through two years of campaign work. Their company, Constellation Marketing Solutions, provided pro-bono support for Harin's advocacy, building the trust and shared vision that would become Launchpad Futures.
Launchpad Futures CIC collaboration expanded to include Lucille Sharpe, whose safeguarding expertise and deep understanding of children in care proved invaluable. Kate O'Brien-Fay joined as a director, bringing years of experience in early years development, family support services, and her own lived experience of ADHD. Karen Skaife completes our board, providing independent oversight and financial governance expertise.
Our Evolution
What began as Launchpad Magazine, now reaching 2.1 million readers monthly, has evolved into a comprehensive vision for systemic change. We're developing 17 integrated services designed to work together, ensuring no one falls through the gaps that many of us have experienced firsthand.
We're not another organisation discussing disability inclusion from the outside. Our board represents physical disabilities, chronic health conditions, and neurodivergent experiences. This isn't tokenism - it's expertise that shapes every decision we make.
Follow Our Journey of Impact and Inspiration @launchpadfutures
Snapshots of Connection
