Raising vital funds to offer free legal advice

Launchpad was one of five local charities to benefit from funds raised at the annual Reading Legal Walk, which this year raised more than £12,100.
Homelessness rise amongst the LGBTQ+ community

The number of homeless people is climbing in the UK, and the risk of becoming homeless is even greater if you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Launchpad 135 can give people the confidence to move on

Our work and life skills centre is a place where people can try new things, build their confidence and self esteem, take on small challenges and make friends.
Big office sleep out

Earlier this month our friends at Frasers Property UK in Reading held their own Big Sleep Out to raise funds for Launchpad.
Can the new Homewards programme help Launchpad?

Homewards is a new programme launched by Prince William which hopes to end homelessness. What does it mean for Launchpad?
Allotments looking blooming marvellous thanks to local businesses and volunteers

Our allotments are looking fantastic and we hope they will provide a lot of fruit and vegetables for vulnerable people.
Looming mortgage crisis

Millions of homeowners across the UK face being ‘rate squashed’ after news this week that the average two-year fixed rate mortgage has risen to more than 6% and the average five-year fixed mortgage rate deal has just increased to 5.67%.
Reading City Football Club choose Launchpad as Charity of the Year

Launchpad has been chosen by Reading City Football Club to be their first official charity ahead of the 23/24 Season.
Reading students hold their own Big Sleep Out

Year 12 students from Highdown School held their own Big Sleep Out to raise funds for Launchpad.
‘Change’ art show at 135 proves a huge success

Wonderful array of creativity and talent on display at Launchpad 135’s third art show entitled ‘Change’.