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Supporting rough sleepers through extreme weather in Reading
As temperatures rise and heat-health alerts come into effect, Reading Borough Council is taking proactive steps to support some of the community’s most vulnerable residents.

Summer celebration fun at our work and life skills centre
We were delighted to host a fantastic summer celebration at our Work and Life Skills Centre on June 16. It was a wonderful open event,

Beautiful sunset evening of serenity supporting Launchpad
Hundreds of moments of mindfulness, community spirit and generosity came together on the longest day of the year as supporters gathered for our second annual

New rights for people living in rented accommodation
The Renters’ Rights Act became law on May 1, 2026 and has brought the biggest change to renting in England in decades. It supports renters

Join us on the Solstice for an evening swim
After a sold‑out first year, we are delighted to announce the return of the Solstice Sunset Swim on Sunday, 21 June 2026, taking place once

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