Launchpad supporter is taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge with two replacement hips
Launchpad supporter, Gary Head, will be pushing his body to the limit by taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge this September, having undergone two hip replacements in 2015 and 2017– and hopes to raise £2,000 to help prevent homelessness in Reading.
Big Sleep Out at home returns to raise £60,000 for local people facing pandemic-related homelessness
Our Big Sleep Out at home is back for 2021, and this year we have set ourselves an ambitious target of £60,000 so we can support local people at serious risk of losing their homes due to the devastating impact of COVID-19.
Legal Walk raises £1,746.38 for Launchpad
On Monday 12 July, #TeamLaunchpad joined forces with other local organisations in Reading to take on a sponsored 10k walk.
Launchpad partners with the Nescafé Azera Barista+ Coffee Bar at The Oracle
Nescafé Azera Barista+ Coffee Bar at The Oracle Riverside have partnered with Launchpad, and introduced a new coffee loyalty card scheme which offers customers the option to donate and help prevent homelessness in Reading. The Oracle introduced Nescafe to Launchpad earlier this year as they were looking to support a local charity with their community engagement mission to provide ‘mojo with purpose’.
Launchpad wins £1,000 Movement for Good award
Launchpad is pleased to be awarded a £1,000 Movement for Good award from Ecclesiastical Insurance Group thanks to kind nominations from you – our fantastic supporters!
Our new work and life skills centre, Launchpad 135, opens its doors to clients
In 2019, thanks to a successful fundraising appeal and the generosity of our supporters, we were able to raise £80,000 to start work on completely refurbishing our life skills centre.
Su Hamblyn announced as Launchpad’s new CEO
Launchpad is delighted to announce the appointment of Su Hamblyn as the charity’s new Chief Executive.
Our building is now open to drop-in visitors
The latest lockdown restrictions have started to lift and as of Monday 12 April, our building is open to drop-in visitors who need help with a housing or homelessness issue.
High Sheriff Award nomination for Launchpad
We are so pleased to announce that Launchpad was been nominated for a High Sheriff Award – which is a prestigious accolade given by Mary Riall, the High Sheriff of Berkshire, to recognise the exceptional work done by the county’s ‘unsung heroes’.
Launchpad CEO announces departure
Ian Caren, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Launchpad for over 15 years, has announced he is leaving the charity on 30 April 2021.
