Christmas is such an important time of the year for Launchpad – we hope that you will make a fundraiser part of your Christmas festivities, whether is a work-based event, a family activity or new tradition, or something you do just for yourself.
If you need some help, our fundraising team are always on hand to offer information and support, and will be with you every step of the way. Please get in touch if you have any questions. Call 0118 950 7656 (press 5) emailing or email fundraising@launchpadreading.org.uk
Ask everyone to wear their favourite festive knits and donate to wear them for the day at school or in the office.
Take on a run of your choice or sign up for a local Santa Dash, and dress for the occasion. Or if you live near the sea or an open water facility, take part in a Polar Plunge and get sponsored for your bravery!
Decide who in the family or at the office gets to be Paul Hollywood or Prue Leith in your festive baking bonanza. Sell your cakes or charge entry to the cake-off.
Run out of festive gift ideas for your family and friends? Consider donating to Launchpad - it’s a 100% feel-good present.
Choose to give a regular donation and invest in our life-changing work for Christmases to come.
Do you go all out with your festive light display? Why not request a donation from those who come to see it and light up someone else’s Christmas?
Are you crafty? Do you make your own Christmas cards/ornaments? Sell your cards and donate the profits to charity.
Get the gang together and organise your own festive themed quiz night.
Who will you be supporting?
After going through the emotional trauma of losing the right to care for her children, Hayley found herself homeless and with no one to turn to for help.
When 57-year-old Bob’s marriage broke down and he lost his business – he turned to drink to numb the pain and soon found himself homeless. He even considered taking his own life.
After losing three jobs, struggling with his mental health, and caring for a friend withdrawing from drug addiction, Dean was on the brink of homelessness.
