Building resilience and confidence
Building resilience to move on in life and enjoy living, feeling confident and happy, is something we strive daily to achieve with all our clients at Launchpad 135, our work and life skills centre.
It’s trustees week (Nov 6-10) – so let’s meet our Chair, Sean Sutcliffe
We have a wonderful Board of Trustees and during National Trustee’s Week, meet our Chair, Sean Sutcliffe.
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.