Launchpad staff and volunteers put their best feet forward when they completed the 10km Reading Legal Walk which raises funds for charities who enable clients to have free access to a solicitor.
Working in partnership with Oxford-based law firm Turpin and Miller LLP, Launchpad jointly funds access to a solicitor and Vneeta works with our clients to ensure they are treated lawfully by landlords, local authorities, housing associations and other agencies across Reading.
This free legal advice service makes a huge difference to people’s lives and prevents many individuals, couples and families from losing their home.
The Reading Legal Walk had a great turnout and the proceeds will be split between Launchpad and four other local charities – Reading Age UK, Citizens Advice, Reading, Flag DV (free legal advice group for domestic violence) and Reading Refugee Support Group.
Launchpad fundraising manager Vicki Lewis who completed the walk with nine members of staff and volunteers, said: “We set off at 5pm from Forbury Gardens and walked along the River Kennet and River Thames and back through the Thames Valley Park Nature Reserve.
“We started off at quite a pace, but towards the end I think we were all slowing down. It was a lovely evening and we saw lots of people enjoying the river in canoes and on paddleboards. We were welcomed back to Forbury Gardens by the Mayor of Reading, Rachel Eden.
“We are grateful to London Legal Support Trust, which is an independent charity that raises funds for free legal services in London and the South East, for choosing us as one of their charities to support.
“It’s not too late to donate to the Launchpad team!”
Thank you to all the amazing teams that took part this year and to those who have sponsored.