News
You can read all the latest Launchpad stories and news here and keep-up-to date with what is going on.
Art auction in aid of Launchpad at Station Hill event
Local artist Kev Munday will create a LIVE piece of artwork at the Party on the Hill event on 21 June and auction it for Launchpad.
Come along to Launchpad’s art exhibition
Come and visit an art exhibition at our Work and Life Skills Centre, 135 Cardiff Road, June 24 and 25 between 11am-3pm.
Harry’s epic challenge for Launchpad
Oxfordshire dad Harry Gow is buzzing after finishing in the top 50 of Celtman – an Extreme Triathlon in Scotland’s North West Highlands held on 14 June.
Pods and Nova projects one year on
Huge progress has been made at both projects helping residents take the next step in their lives and move on successfully.
Allotment season starts in earnest
Our allotments in Woodley are open for corporate groups to visit during 2025. Get in touch today to secure a spot.
CEO Sleepout Success!
Big-hearted business leaders, company owners, senior executives and office teams took part in the first ever CEO Sleepout at Reading Abbey Ruins on April 24.
Solstice Sunset Swim
Spend the longest day of the year with Launchpad and help make waves of change! We are delighted to announce our first Solstice Sunset Swim
Lizzie’s incredible journey
Reading resident Lizzie Findley has taken on the incredible journey of walking the Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago to raise funds for Launchpad.
Pancake Race 2025 – thank you Reading!
Pancakes & Sunshine = broad smiles on Broad Street! Reading’s Broad Street saw a flurry of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday as Launchpad’s 27th annual Pancake
Update on refurbishment of our drop-in service
Back in December we announced our exciting re-development plans for The Stables – the home of our drop-in service in Reading just off Friar Street.