Matt Allwright is what legends are made of!
Appearing on Beat the Chasers in October 2021 and Weakest Link in December 2021, Matt has won over £85,000 for Launchpad.
Sean Sutcliffe announced as Launchpad’s new chair
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.
Launchpad 135’s art exhibition showcases client’s work
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.
The return of Launchpad carols!
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 team up with Launchpad to offer free bus travel for jobseekers
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. provide barista training to Launchpad clients
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.
Twilight Trail and Launchpad team up to give the gift of a better Christmas to local people in need
Launchpad, and Reading UK and Abbey Quarter BID’s festive light trail, have teamed up to present an exclusive evening of festivities.
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’.
