Community Play Café

80-90% of new mothers feel lonely.

43% of mothers under the age of 30 feel lonely all the time.

And this picture is similar for fathers and other carers, too.

The Launchpad is a place for children to play, parents to connect and families to feel supported.

The Launchpad Community Play Café is a welcoming space developing in York, where children can play safely while parents and carers relax.

We’re creating a space that brings play, connection and support all under one roof.

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What The Launchpad Offers

For children:

  • Safe and engaging play space for babies and young children

  • Opportunities to learn and socialise

For Parents and Carers:

  • A relaxed café environment

  • A chance to meet others

  • Support groups

For Families:

  • Events and community activities

  • Workshops

  • A welcome space for everyone

Children playing and crafting with a cardboard cart decorated with colorful stickers, while a woman assists and a girl in an orange dress and pink glasses looks on indoors.

Help Us Build It

The Launchpad is shaped by the local families in York, and we need your input.

  • Share your ideas

  • Join our email list

  • Support our project

  • Follow our journey

Together, we can build a space that truly reflects what families in York need.

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