Join us for a fantastically festive evening!
Start your Christmas celebrations by supporting some of Reading’s most vulnerable people and getting your ticket for our magical Carols by Candlelight.
Not just any charity partnership – an M&S charity partnership!
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Marks & Spencer Simply Food, on London Road in Woodley.
Rise in people needing support from our drop-in service
People renting property in the Reading area are feeling vulnerable; many face homelessness due to landlords issuing Section 21 no fault eviction notices or are struggling on this cost-of-living crisis.
Raising vital funds to offer free legal advice
Launchpad was one of five local charities to benefit from funds raised at the annual Reading Legal Walk, which this year raised more than £12,100.
Homelessness rise amongst the LGBTQ+ community
The number of homeless people is climbing in the UK, and the risk of becoming homeless is even greater if you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Launchpad 135 can give people the confidence to move on
Our work and life skills centre is a place where people can try new things, build their confidence and self esteem, take on small challenges and make friends.
Can the new Homewards programme help Launchpad?
Homewards is a new programme launched by Prince William which hopes to end homelessness. What does it mean for Launchpad?
Allotments looking blooming marvellous thanks to local businesses and volunteers
Our allotments are looking fantastic and we hope they will provide a lot of fruit and vegetables for vulnerable people.
Looming mortgage crisis
Millions of homeowners across the UK face being ‘rate squashed’ after news this week that the average two-year fixed rate mortgage has risen to more than 6% and the average five-year fixed mortgage rate deal has just increased to 5.67%.
Reading City Football Club choose Launchpad as Charity of the Year
Launchpad has been chosen by Reading City Football Club to be their first official charity ahead of the 23/24 Season.