What’s Big Sleep Out like? Michele talks about her experience
Big Sleep Out participant Michele talks about her experience in 2022 when we returned to the historic Reading Abbey Ruins for our flagship event.
Big Sleep Out raises almost £20,000 with only 30 participants!
Big Sleep Out at the Reading Abbey Ruins raised a fantastic £18,000 and counting to help fund our vital services – despite just 30 dedicated supporters taking part in the event!
Reading Pride #LoveUnites
This year, for the first time, Launchpad had a stall at Reading Pride.
Alongside the brilliant fun we had during the day, it was also a chance for us to spread the word about how we support people facing homelessness.
Reading Legal Walk helps fund Launchpad solicitor
Launchpad staff and volunteers put their best feet forward when they completed the 10km Reading Legal Walk which raises funds for charities who enable clients to have free access to a solicitor.
Travelling with confidence
A new initiative is being rolled out at Launchpad 135 to empower our clients to confidently use train travel to live more independently, expand their social network and improve their work opportunities.
Bumper harvest from our allotment
For our allotment volunteers, 2022 has been bit of a tricky year due to soaring temperatures and drought.
Yet Barry, Andy and Theresa, with the help of corporate volunteers, have been able to reap quite a lot of what they sowed for our clients to use at Launchpad 135 and Readifood, the local food bank.
Big Sleep Out is back at the historic Reading Abbey Ruins
We’re so excited to be back at the historic Reading Abbey Ruins for the Big Sleep Out on 8 October and we hope you can join us!
Dr Anna Ghelli announced as new Launchpad trustee
Launchpad is delighted to announce that Dr Anna Ghelli has been appointed as a trustee on the charity’s board of trustees. Anna brings her passion and experience in research, training and operational services, and will help oversee and develop Launchpad’s vital work and support more people in housing crisis.
Local youth fundraise for Launchpad
Groups of local students have been working hard as part of the NCS (National Citizenship Scheme) to raise money for Launchpad – taking on a sponsored walk at Dinton Pastures and cleaning cars in Reading!
Launchpad 135 holds summer art exhibition of client’s work
Launchpad 135 held it’s summer art exhibition this week – and displayed stunning pieces created by eight Launchpad clients, which included forms such as stone carving, collage and block printing.