On your yolks, get set, go!
Our annual Pancake Race, Reading’s most egg-citing event, is back on Shrove Tuesday 21 February, from 11.45am.
Register today to take part!
Local band releases festive single in aid of Launchpad
Reading band Third Lung, who played at the Big Sleep Out back in October, have released a poignant festive single in support of Launchpad.
Fantastically festive evening at Carols by Candlelight!
Our much-loved Carols by Candlelight event has raised a magnificent £19,528 and counting!
Thank you celebration for our volunteers
It is impossible to thank everyone in person who has supported Launchpad over the past year at a single event, but we were able to enjoy a volunteer celebration brunch with some of those who have given so many hours of their time to the charity.
Pebble painting proves therapeutic
Clients at Launchpad 135, our work and life skills centre, are getting their creative juices flowing thanks to pebble painting sessions run by volunteer, and former client, Dean.
Join us for Carols by Candlelight
Join us for a fantastically festive evening at our much-loved Carols by Candlelight on Wednesday 14 December in the wonderful Concert Hall in Reading Town Hall.
Rabble Theatre return to 135
After successful taster sessions in the summer, Rabble Theatre are back at Launchpad 135, our work and life skills centre.
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.