Appearing on Beat the Chasers in October 2021 and Weakest Link in December 2021, Matt has won over £85,000 for Launchpad.

Wherever you work in Reading, put a hard-to-beat team of colleagues together, get egg-cercising, and prepare to batter it out against other local businesses for the adoration of Reading, flipping great prizes and the coveted frying pan trophy.

Launchpad has announced the appointment of Sean Sutcliffe as its new chair of trustees. Sean, who has been a trustee at Launchpad for seven years, pledges to bring his experience in leadership for growing businesses to the role, and aims to continue developing Launchpad’s services and reaching more people in need.

Nine Launchpad clients who are part of the art therapy group at Launchpad 135 have curated an art exhibition of their creations – which was held this week from 13 – 15 December at the work and life skills centre.

Launchpad were delighted to see nearly 700 people join us on December 8 for our 13th annual Christmas celebration – when this year we partnered with Reading UK and Abbey Quarter BID to present Twilight Trail & Carols at the Abbey!

Reading Buses have partnered with Launchpad to provide free bus travel for our clients, so they can get around the town for job interviews and other essential travel needs.

Anonymous Coffee Co., a Reading-based independent coffee roaster, has started offering ‘Art of Coffee’ sessions at Launchpad 135, so clients can gain barista skills ready for the workplace.

Launchpad, and Reading UK and Abbey Quarter BID’s festive light trail, have teamed up to present an exclusive evening of festivities.

Kate Martin, who worked as fundraising manager at Launchpad, took part in the Big Sleep Out at home in her garden in 2020. She shared her experience of the night.

Eight talented local artists have kindly loaned artwork to adorn the walls of our newly refurbished work and life skills centre, Launchpad 135.