Volunteers’ Week: Launchpad volunteers give over 7,200 hours of their time to help prevent homeless
It’s Volunteers’ Week and we are celebrating Launchpad’s dedicated, talented and hardworking team of volunteers – who have a multitude of different skills and experience, and collectively gave an impressive 7,207 hours of their time last year to prevent homelessness in Reading.
Launchpad clients three times more likely to have a diagnosed mental health condition
Launchpad reveal 68% of the charity’s clients have a diagnosed mental health condition – almost three times more than the number of adults from the general population who experience a diagnosable mental health problem.
First residents move into Launchpad’s new long-term homes
Launchpad opened five brand new flats in Reading earlier this year – and we’re absolutely delighted to say our first three residents have recently moved in!
New project offers life-changing financial management skills
Launchpad has launched Financial Skills for Independence – a new programme to arm clients with life-changing financial management skills, thanks to grants from Nationwide and NatWest.
Big Sleep Out at Reading Abbey Ruins
We are thrilled to announce that booking has now officially opened for this year’s Big Sleep Out, which is taking place on World Homeless Day and in a brand new location – the iconic and historic Reading Abbey Ruins!
Launchpad mourns the loss of first Patron, The Honourable Mrs Mary Bayliss CVO JP DL
Following the very sad news that our Patron, The Honourable Mrs Mary Bayliss CVO JP DL, passed away last week, Ian Caren, Chief Executive of Launchpad, makes a statement.
Launchpad highlights stark statistics to mark International Women’s Day
1 in 10 women fleeing domestic violence are forced to sleep rough: Launchpad highlights stark statistics on women who are homeless to mark International Women’s Day.
Sir John Madejski and Danyl Johnson call for Reading to support homeless charity’s pancake race of the year
Sir John Madejski and former X-Factor star Danyl Johnson will be showing their support at Launchpad’s Pancake Race in Reading – which takes place on Broad Street on Shrove Tuesday, 5 March 2019.
Launchpad wins ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Community’ award
Launchpad has won a prestigious award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Community’ at the Thames Valley Business and Community Awards, which saw over 320 nominees gather to celebrate the region’s most inspirational businesses, charities and individuals.
Pancake pros due to compete against community on Broad Street
Teams across Reading are preparing for the pancake race of the year which is due to take place in Broad Street on Shrove Tuesday, 5 March 2019. Hundreds of people gather for the annual event which has been running in the town for over 20 years.
