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.
Reading students hold their own Big Sleep Out
Year 12 students from Highdown School held their own Big Sleep Out to raise funds for Launchpad.
‘Change’ art show at 135 proves a huge success
Wonderful array of creativity and talent on display at Launchpad 135’s third art show entitled ‘Change’.
Increase in numbers of Section 21 eviction notices
Imagine being told you must leave your home in two months but not being told why.
According to recent figures this is happening to 40 families in England every day, by landlords using a ‘section 21 notice’.