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.
Launchpad supporter continues to take on challenges with two replacement hips
Launchpad supporter, Gary Head, will be pushing his body to the limit by taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge this September, having undergone two hip replacements in 2015 and 2017– and hopes to raise £2,000 to help prevent homelessness in Reading.
Legal Walk raises £1,746.38 for Launchpad
On Monday 12 July, #TeamLaunchpad joined forces with other local organisations in Reading to take on a sponsored 10k walk.
Launchpad partners with the Nescafé Azera Barista+ Coffee Bar at The Oracle
Nescafé Azera Barista+ Coffee Bar at The Oracle Riverside have partnered with Launchpad, and introduced a new coffee loyalty card scheme which offers customers the option to donate and help prevent homelessness in Reading. The Oracle introduced Nescafe to Launchpad earlier this year as they were looking to support a local charity with their community engagement mission to provide ‘mojo with purpose’.