Allotment season starts in earnest
Our allotments in Woodley are open for corporate groups to visit during 2025. Get in touch today to secure a spot.
CEO Sleepout Success!
Big-hearted business leaders, company owners, senior executives and office teams took part in the first ever CEO Sleepout at Reading Abbey Ruins on April 24. Organised by the charity CEO Sleepout, these fundraising events happen at towns and cities all over the UK – but this was a first for Reading. The Sleepout supported Launchpad, […]
Solstice Sunset Swim
Spend the longest day of the year with Launchpad and help make waves of change! We are delighted to announce our first Solstice Sunset Swim which will take place on Saturday 21 June at Dinton Pastures Activity Centre. Embrace the magic of the longest day of the year with an unforgettable evening of wellness, community, […]
Lizzie’s incredible journey
Reading resident Lizzie Findley has taken on the incredible journey of walking the Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago to raise funds for Launchpad. She has surpassed her target of £500 – she has raised an incredible £1,120 so far! The walk is 240km and starts in the historic city of Porto and winds […]
Pancake Race 2025 – thank you Reading!
Pancakes & Sunshine = broad smiles on Broad Street! Reading’s Broad Street saw a flurry of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday as Launchpad’s 27th annual Pancake Race took place, raising £11,898.36 (and counting!) for the charity’s essential services supporting those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Reading. 25 cracking teams, representing local businesses […]
Update on refurbishment of our drop-in service
Back in December we announced our exciting re-development plans for The Stables – the home of our drop-in service in Reading just off Friar Street. Two months in, and plans are progressing well with a view to us welcoming people into the new-look, fully accessible drop-in, at the beginning of April. One of the main […]
Julia to run London Marathon
Training is going well for first time marathon runner Julia Weber who is taking part in this year’s London Marathon and raising funds for Launchpad. “I’m thrilled to be running for Launchpad and cannot wait to complete my first marathon in the nation’s capital,” said Julia, who works for a finance company in London. “It’s […]
Christmas appeal latest
We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been generous with their support over the festive period when money can be tight. We’d also like to say thank you to *Daniel for allowing us to use his story in our Christmas appeal. Launchpad stepped in to help when he reached out to […]
Renters’ Rights Bill update
We were pleased that The Renters’ Rights Bill had its third reading in the House of Commons and is now with the House of Lords. There were some key amendments made to the Bill which will offer even greater security for renters. Cap on upfront payments/deposit Landlords will no longer being able to demand multiple […]
Entries open for legendary Pancake Race!
Join us for the annual Pancake Race on Shrove Tuesday and see teams in fancy dress batter it out for the coveted frying pan trophy!