Our next event
Big Sleep Out
Held on World Homeless Day at Reading Abbey Ruins, Big Sleep Out 2019 saw a total of 150 of people sleep outdoors for one night to help prevent homelessness – raising £60,000! Registration opens later this year.
Upcoming events
Reading Half Marathon
The Reading Half Marathon has been rescheduled - join Team Launchpad in November for one of Reading's iconic running challenges!
Carols by Candlelight
Our annual carol service at is a much-loved event that marks the start of the festive season in a truly special way. In 2019, the event was held at Reading Minster and performers included Reading Blue Coat School Junior Choir, and Launchpad patron Danyl Johnson – and raised over £10,500. Date for December 2020 to be confirmed later this year.
Pancake Race
The annual Launchpad Pancake Race is an eggstraordinary event that has seen local businesses don fancy dress and flip pancakes down Broad Street every Shrove Tuesday for over 20 years. In 2020, the event raised a huge £6,500 for Launchpad! Join us in 2021 for more fun!
Big Sleep Out
Held on World Homeless Day at Reading Abbey Ruins, Big Sleep Out 2019 saw a total of 150 of people sleep outdoors for one night to help prevent homelessness – raising £60,000! Registration opens later this year.
