National Lottery funding boost to Launchpad’s work and life skills centre
We are delighted to announce Launchpad has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to support the maintenance of Launchpad 135, our life and work skills centre.
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.
Join Launchpad’s egg-citing Pancake Race!
Wherever you work in Reading, join Launchpad’s Pancake Race! Put a hard-to-beat team of colleagues together, get egg-cercising, and prepare to batter it out against other local businesses for the adoration of Reading, flipping great prizes and the coveted frying pan trophy.
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.
Local artists support Launchpad 135 with pieces to motivate and inspire clients
Eight talented local artists have kindly loaned artwork to adorn the walls of our newly refurbished work and life skills centre, Launchpad 135.