We offer more affordable housing

Eleven people have been housed by Launchpad after two new homes were bought and let to people on the Rent Guarantee Scheme.
What are political parties promising in housing?

What are the parties saying about preventing homelessness, building more social housing and rental reform?
No Big Sleep Out this year

We are very sorry to have to cancel the Big Sleep Out 2024 on Saturday 6 July.
Members curate art exhibition

Fantastic art exhibition at Launchpad 135 entitled ‘Music’.
Could you partner with us?

We’ve enjoyed a very successful corporate partnership with Frasers Property UK. We are now looking for new businesses to partner with – the rewards work both ways. But don’t just take our word for it!
Tribute Audax

Are you looking for a challenge to improve your fitness in 2024? Enjoy cycling? Then the Tribute Audax on Saturday, 27 April could be the event for you! There are three distances to choose from; 50k, 100k or 200k in this amazing cycling fundraiser, and each route takes you through the wonderful Chilterns countryside – […]
Carols by Candlelight 2023
Join us for a fantastically festive evening at Launchpad’s much-loved Carols by Candlelight, in Reading’s beautiful Town Hall
Mapledurham 10

The Mapledurham 10 is a scenic, undulating, and well-marshalled trail that runs around the Mapledurham Estate in Reading. In these challenging turns, you will face water, mud and several hills, making it an exhilarating race. With three race distances on offer: the Mapledurham half marathon, 10 miles and 10k, there’s something for everyone!
Reading Legal Walk

The Reading legal walk is a 10km sponsored walk in order to raise funds for the provision of free legal advice in Reading.
Henley Swim Festival

Join #TeamLaunchpad at the Henley Swim Festival and help raise vital funds to help people in Reading who are facing homelessness and don’t have a stable place to call home.