Drop-in opens again at The Stables with a new look
Drop-in sessions are once again running from our Stables office in Merchants Place, just follow the alleyway by Nandos on Friar Street.
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 deep in training preparing to take on Celtman – an Extreme Triathlon in Scotland’s North West Highlands on Saturday, 14 June in aid of Launchpad.
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. Organised by the charity CEO Sleepout, these fundraising events happen at towns and cities all over the UK – but this was a first for Reading. The Sleepout supported Launchpad, […]
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 which will take place on Saturday 21 June at Dinton Pastures Activity Centre. Embrace the magic of the longest day of the year with an unforgettable evening of wellness, community, […]
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. She has surpassed her target of £500 – she has raised an incredible £1,120 so far! The walk is 240km and starts in the historic city of Porto and winds […]
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 Race took place, raising £11,898.36 (and counting!) for the charity’s essential services supporting those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Reading. 25 cracking teams, representing local businesses […]
