Walkies!
This October, Launchpad is asking Reading’s dog owners to take on the goal of walking 100 miles in the 31 days of October. (Just over three miles a day.) Don’t worry if 100 miles seems a little too far for you and/or your dog, we’re flexible. You can set whatever distance suits your ability! However […]
Big Sleep Out raises almost £20,000 with only 30 participants!
Big Sleep Out at the Reading Abbey Ruins raised a fantastic £18,000 and counting to help fund our vital services – despite just 30 dedicated supporters taking part in the event!
Bumper harvest from our allotment
For our allotment volunteers, 2022 has been bit of a tricky year due to soaring temperatures and drought.
Yet Barry, Andy and Theresa, with the help of corporate volunteers, have been able to reap quite a lot of what they sowed for our clients to use at Launchpad 135 and Readifood, the local food bank.
Big Sleep Out is back at the historic Reading Abbey Ruins
We’re so excited to be back at the historic Reading Abbey Ruins for the Big Sleep Out on 8 October and we hope you can join us!
Dr Anna Ghelli announced as new Launchpad trustee
Launchpad is delighted to announce that Dr Anna Ghelli has been appointed as a trustee on the charity’s board of trustees. Anna brings her passion and experience in research, training and operational services, and will help oversee and develop Launchpad’s vital work and support more people in housing crisis.
Local youth fundraise for Launchpad
Groups of local students have been working hard as part of the NCS (National Citizenship Scheme) to raise money for Launchpad – taking on a sponsored walk at Dinton Pastures and cleaning cars in Reading!
Launchpad 135 holds summer art exhibition of client’s work
Launchpad 135 held it’s summer art exhibition this week – and displayed stunning pieces created by eight Launchpad clients, which included forms such as stone carving, collage and block printing.
Launchpad tackles exploitation and ASB in south Reading
Launchpad is tackling an increase in anti-social behaviour (ASB) and exploitation in properties in south Reading by introducing a weekly housing support surgery at the South Reading Community Hub in Whitley.
Calling all children and young people – make a splash for cash!
Our brand-new fundraising event – Swim 68 – will see 8-16 year olds take on the challenge of swimming 68 lengths of a pool throughout June, all to raise vital funds for homeless people in Reading.
Launchpad’s egg-citing Pancake Race raises over £7,400 for people in need
A pan-tastic total of £7,450 was raised at our annual Pancake Race, which saw 32 teams batter it out on Broad Street on Shrove Tuesday, 1 March 2022 and accountancy firm, Crowe UK, take home the coveted frying pan trophy.
