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Allotment season has started – could you help?
Calling all companies who are looking to ditch the desk for a day and enjoy a morning or afternoon of team building all for a

Visit by Right Reverend Mary Gregory, Bishop of Reading
Su Hamblyn, Chief Executive of Launchpad welcomed the Right Reverend Mary Gregory, Bishop of Reading for a visit to our recently refurbished offices. During the

Homelessness in Reading
We’d like to explain Launchpad’s role in tackling homelessness in Reading – both for those who already know us, and for those who are new to our work – and to set this in the context of the wider local support system.

Launchpad welcomes Lord-Lieutenant of Berkshire
We were delighted to welcome the Lord‑Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire, Andrew Try Esq. to our Work and Life Skills Centre at 135

Start planning Your Big Sleep Out
Do you have what it takes to spend a night outdoors, braving the elements to support vulnerable people in our community? In 2026, we’re calling

Living well with Launchpad
Live Well with Launchpad is a holistic wellbeing programme designed to support vulnerable adults across Reading. (*stock photo for illustrative purpose)

Flip! Pancake races and NO rain = broad smiles on Broad Street!
Reading’s Broad Street saw a flurry of flying pancakes on Shrove Tuesday as Launchpad’s 29th annual Pancake Race took place—raising an impressive £10,393.57 for our

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Join us for our Pancake Day Race
Join our legendary Pancake Day Race on Shrove Tuesday, 17th February in Reading town centre raising funds to prevent homelessness.

Festive fundraising success
We’re thrilled to announce that collective fundraising activities over the festive season has brought in more than £60,000!