Businesses to battle in 5-aside football tournament
We’re thrilled that on Sunday, 19 July, Berkshire 5’S football tournament is returning to Reading City FC’s Rivermoor Stadium in aid of Launchpad. What better way to build up to the World Cup final, than playing football yourself? The tournament brings together […]
New rights for people living in rented accommodation
The Renters’ Rights Act became law on May 1, 2026 and has brought the biggest change to renting in England in decades. It supports renters by abolishing Section 21 no fault evictions and introducing rolling tenancies where tenants can now leave at any time by giving at least two months’ notice. The new act limits […]
Join us on the Solstice for an evening swim
After a sold‑out first year, we are delighted to announce the return of the Solstice Sunset Swim on Sunday, 21 June 2026, taking place once again at Dinton Pastures Activity Centre. Held on the longest day of the year, this unique midsummer event invites the local community to slow down, switch off and come together […]
Allotment season has started – could you help?
Calling all companies who are looking to ditch the desk for a day and enjoy a morning or afternoon of team building all for a good cause! Now is a great time to book in for a session on our allotment where we grow a variety of fruit and vegetables for Readifood (Reading’s food bank) […]
Visit by Right Reverend Mary Gregory, Bishop of Reading
Su Hamblyn, Chief Executive of Launchpad welcomed the Right Reverend Mary Gregory, Bishop of Reading for a visit to our recently refurbished offices. During the visit, the bishop met members of the wider team, and was given a tour of our premises in Friar Street. This included our free drop-in service, which provides a welcoming […]
Homelessness in Reading
We’d like to explain Launchpad’s role in tackling homelessness in Reading – both for those who already know us, and for those who are new to our work – and to set this in the context of the wider local support system.
Launchpad welcomes Lord-Lieutenant of Berkshire
We were delighted to welcome the Lord‑Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire, Andrew Try Esq. to our Work and Life Skills Centre at 135 Cardiff Road, Reading on Wednesday, 11 March. The Lord‑Lieutenant was hosted by Launchpad Chief Executive Officer Su Hamblyn and Centre Manager Zoe Shawcroft, who gave him a tour of the […]
Start planning Your Big Sleep Out
Do you have what it takes to spend a night outdoors, braving the elements to support vulnerable people in our community? In 2026, we’re calling on supporters to host their own Big Sleep Out and help raise vital funds for Launchpad by spending just one night sleeping outside. Schools, colleges and youth groups Your Big […]
Living well with Launchpad
Live Well with Launchpad is a holistic wellbeing programme designed to support vulnerable adults across Reading. (*stock photo for illustrative purpose)
Flip! Pancake races and NO rain = broad smiles on Broad Street!
Reading’s Broad Street saw a flurry of flying pancakes on Shrove Tuesday as Launchpad’s 29th annual Pancake Race took place—raising an impressive £10,393.57 for our essential services supporting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Reading. A cracking twenty-one teams, representing local businesses and community groups, competed for first place and the […]