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’.
Launchpad wins £1,000 Movement for Good award
Launchpad is pleased to be awarded a £1,000 Movement for Good award from Ecclesiastical Insurance Group thanks to kind nominations from you – our fantastic supporters!
Su Hamblyn announced as Launchpad’s new CEO
Launchpad is delighted to announce the appointment of Su Hamblyn as the charity’s new Chief Executive.
Our building is now open to drop-in visitors
The latest lockdown restrictions have started to lift and as of Monday 12 April, our building is open to drop-in visitors who need help with a housing or homelessness issue.
High Sheriff Award nomination for Launchpad
We are so pleased to announce that Launchpad was been nominated for a High Sheriff Award – which is a prestigious accolade given by Mary Riall, the High Sheriff of Berkshire, to recognise the exceptional work done by the county’s ‘unsung heroes’.
Launchpad CEO announces departure
Ian Caren, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Launchpad for over 15 years, has announced he is leaving the charity on 30 April 2021.
Pancake Race 2021 statement
After 23 years of annual Shrove Tuesday fun on Broad Street, it’s with a really heavy heart that we are announcing the cancellation of Launchpad’s Pancake Race for 2021.
Our services are still running during the national lockdown
As of Thursday 5 November 2020, we will be making some adjustments so we can continue providing our vital service to people in need during the national lockdown.