News
You can read all the latest Launchpad stories and news here and keep-up-to date with what is going on.

Providing accommodation and support for young people
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a contract by Reading Borough Council to provide accommodation and support for young people aged

New graffiti wall art unveiled
Click here to watch a short film about the process Have you seen our fantastic new graffiti art mural on the brick wall outside our

Reading estate agent to run London Marathon for Launchpad
Charlie Hill, branch manager at Davis Tate in Reading, will take on the London Marathon next April to raise money for Launchpad – and his

So much on offer at our WLSC
It has been a busy time at our Work and Life Skills Centre, which is continuing to thrive, delivering a diverse range of client-led activities

Celebrating client success
This month, we wanted to share some uplifting news from across Launchpad. Every day, our team works alongside people facing homelessness, helping to prevent housing

What we learned from our supporter survey
Earlier this year, we invited our supporters to tell us more about their experience of supporting Launchpad, what inspires them to stay involved, and how

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