Reading musicians release lockdown album in aid of Launchpad’s COVID-19 emergency appeal
Earlier this month, a group of Reading based musicians released Musos4…Reading’s Homeless – a compilation album of new songs from local artists, all to raise money for Launchpad’s COVID-19 emergency appeal.
Our services during the pandemic
Launchpad staff are key workers during this national emergency and we are pulling out all the stops to ensure our clients and members of the public receive vital support during the pandemic – while keeping our teams, clients and the community safe.
Launchpad open ‘here for you’ telephone service
Following the COVID-19 outbreak, we are aware that many members of our local community are in self-isolation and feeling lonely, need support with practical issues, and feel concerned about the future and loved ones. In response, we are launching a telephone service for anyone in need, whether they have housing or homelessness issues or not. […]
Over £6,000 raised for work and life skills centre at Launchpad’s Pancake Race
A total of £6,299 and counting has been raised at our annual Pancake Race, which saw 37 teams batter it out on Broad Street on Shrove Tuesday and solicitors Blandy & Blandy take home the coveted frying pan trophy. Now in its 23rd year, this year’s event was supported by Reading Chronicle and Broad Street […]
How does Launchpad support clients at Christmas?
Christmas can be a difficult time for our clients – whether they’re the individuals living in our supported housing or those we support in the community who are at risk of homelessness. How does Launchpad help over the festive season and what can you do to ensure we can continue supporting vulnerable people, both over the festive season and all year round?
Find out what prospective parliamentary candidates in Reading West plan to do about the housing crisis
Launchpad is hosting a housing and homelessness question and answer session with prospective parliamentary candidates in Reading – and you are invited.
Launchpad is a Charity of the Year finalist for Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards 2019
We are excited to announce Launchpad is one of four finalists for a Thames Valley Business Magazine Award in the Charity of the Year category, – which is sponsored by James Kowper Kreston, a firm of accountants and business advisers.
Brave souls take the leap for Launchpad
A team of brave souls took the leap to freefall from 10,000ft in August and September and raised a huge £5,853 for Launchpad.
CEO and volunteer team shortlisted for prestigious national awards
We are delighted to announce that Launchpad’s CEO, Ian Caren, and the charity’s volunteer team have been shortlisted for Third Sector Awards in the Charity Chief Executive and Volunteer Team of the Year categories respectively – and winners will be revealed next month!
Why is the LGBTQ+ community so over-represented in the youth homeless population?
In the UK, LGBTQ+ young people are more likely to find themselves homeless than their non-LGBT peers. Hatty, our Activities Coordinator, was part of a panel Q&A after Alexis Gregory’s play ‘Safe’ – which discussed the complex issues the LGBTQ+ community faces concerning homelessness. We sat down with Hatty to find out more.