Fundraising and community events
There’s a Launchpad fundraising event for everyone – from taking on the Tribute Audax cycle ride, wild swimming, to running the Reading Half, walking with your dog in the Walkies! challenge or sleeping rough for one night. If you’ve got a fundraising event in mind that you can’t see here, give the team a call – we’d love to hear from you. We’re on 0118 950 7656. (Choose option 5). Or email fundraising@launchpadreading.org.uk
Reading Pride 2026
We're delighted to be heading back to Reading Pride in 2026 and we'd love you to come and meet the Launchpad team. Reading Pride is a fantastic celebration of inclusivity, diversity and community, and we're proud to be part of this vibrant event once again. ...
Reading Legal Walk 2026
Join #TeamLaunchpad for the Reading Legal Walk 2026 and help raise vital funds for organisations providing free legal advice across Reading and the Thames Valley. ...
31 October 2026
Walkies! 2026
Join Launchpad for Walkies! Click here to sign up Walking with a pawpose This October, we’re once again inviting you (and your four-legged friend!) to take on a feel-good challenge – Walkies! 2026. A dogtastic event that supports a serious cause – homelessness in Reading. During October, the month of World Homeless Day, we’re asking […] ...