Got a London Marathon ballot place? Congrats! Would you run it for Launchpad and make every mile count? There’s no fundraising target to worry about – just raise what you can for an amazing cause helping people rebuild their lives after homelessness. #LondonMarathon

Sign up to our monthly e-newsletter and make sure you never miss out on what's going on at Launchpad. 😀 https://launchpadreading.org.uk/launchpad-email-sign-up/ #CatchUpWithLaunchpad #Email #Newsletter #SpamFree #OnceAMonth #RdgUK

What is homelessness? Did you know that you can also be homeless even if you have a roof over your head.  We always appreciate your support.

Two local schools are holding sleep outs in aid of Launchpad in July - is this something you could do over the summer, or this coming autumn around World Homelessness Day? 🤔  https://launchpadreading.org.uk/ybso/ #BigSleepOut #support #homeless #charity #help #fundraise #challenge #RdgUK

Some good news for Friday! Thanks for your support.

Check out the latest vacancies at Launchpad. https://launchpadreading.org.uk/about-us/careers/ #JobSearch #WorkWithUs #recruitment #RdgUK #homeless #support #charity

July is a bumper month for activities at our work and life skills centre - check out what's going on via our website

We enjoyed a wonderful summer get-together with our ambassadors last night. If you are interested in supporting us as an ambassador here's what you need to know. https://launchpadreading.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Vol-Ambassador-Recruitment-Pack_Final.pdf

SWEP, the severe weather emergency protocol has been activated in Reading because of the extreme hot weather. If you are concerned about anyone sleeping rough please contact thestreetlink.org.uk

We're thrilled to have Kev Waite supporting people through art at our Work and Life Skills Centre.

There is still time to start planning your own Big Sleep Out - we can help you!  Open to schools, colleges, groups like scouts and guides, community groups and local businesses. Take a look at the guide on our website. https://f.mtr.cool/lvlyicuqwv #BigSleepOut #support #CSR #RdgUK

We had a great week celebrating our volunteers last week.

From a broken man to a businessman with a purpose and a positive future - thanks to help from Launchpad. 🙏 Here is Adam's story, and with your continued support we can help more people like Adam to get back on their feet. 

Meet Susan, one of our brilliant support workers here at Launchpad. Susan supports residents at the Pods.  https://f.mtr.cool/obnocokzhs #MeetTheTeam #SupportWorker #homelessness #charity #RdgUK

Less than a month to go for our annual Sunset Solstice Swim at Dinton Pastures Activity Centre. Swim, paddle, yoga, a sound bath, sauna - what's not to love?

Brilliant efforts from Kenvue on our allotments last week.  The team spent three days with us and one of their jobs was preparing the ground for a new polytunnel and installing the frame. If you company is interested in team building allotment sessions, please get in touch.

We offer a variety of activities and sessions at our work and life skills centre that support good mental health. Self-referrals welcome. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

You can read about the Renters' Rights Act here. Any questions, you can visit drop-in which, just a reminder,  is closed Bank Holiday Monday, but will re-open on Wednesday, 6 May at 10am. https://f.mtr.cool/wrfmpxcusu

Watching the TCS @LondonMarathon and thinking, “I could do that… ?” Your running fairy godmother might be Launchpad! 🧚‍♀️ We’ve got ONE FREE place for the 2027 London Marathon. E:  [email protected] and we’ll send you a short form to express your interest.

Join us on Sunday, 21 June and help make waves of change with Launchpad at our peaceful and meaningful Solstice Sunset Swim at Dinton Pastures Activity Centre. 🌅 Tickets on sale now. 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xetkfsimwz

🌜 It's time! 🌛 Start planning Your Big Sleep Out this summer and help raise funds to support people who are homeless or are at risk of losing their home. #YourBigSleepOut #support #fundraising #charity #CommunityGroups #homeless #HomelessnessPrevention

Run for Launchpad in the Green Park 10K next month and we'll send you a technical t-shirt - please consider supporting your local homelessness prevention charity and join our team of runners 🙏 #GreenPark10k #run #event #challenge #homelessness #fundraising #RdgUK

It's our read easy book club today at the Work and Life Skills Centre (between 1 - 2pm - and again on April 27th). Mondays is also when we welcome the Health Outreach Liaison Team NHS nurse and mental health practitioner for free check-ups (between 1 - 3pm).

Now is the perfect time to get booked in for the summer months on our allotment where we grow produce used in cooking at our Work and Life Skills Centre and donate to Readifood - Reading's Food Bank.

If you have some spare time and have been thinking about volunteering, take a look at what Launchpad can offer, whether you can spare a few hours a week, or would like to help on an ad-hoc basis at events. https://f.mtr.cool/clufholtqw

Cyclists! Tribute Audax is a stunning organised ride through the Chilterns of varying distances taking place on Saturday, 25 April. Proceeds are spilt between Launchpad and Thames Valley Air Ambulance.

Our offices and Work and Life Skills Centre re-open on Tuesday, 7 April and drop-in a day later.

Are you a keen cyclist and looking for a well-organised cycle ride in stunning countryside, offering a variety of distances that supports local charities? 😀 Look no further!  Take part in Tribute Audax and you'll automatically be supporting Launchpad. https://f.mtr.cool/hjtzdijupf

Meet George - just one example of how our friendly team at drop-in can help. 💜 #Drop-in #support #homelessness #charity #WeCanHelp #RdgUK 

We’d like to explain our role in tackling homelessness in Reading – both for those who already know us, and for those who are new to our work. https://f.mtr.cool/jbopofgera

Are you buying Easter treats?🐰 See if your chosen shop is signed up to Give as You Live and earn donations for Launchpad at no extra cost to you! 😃 https://f.mtr.cool/ichfvoqice

Incredible effort by Louie who ran Reading Half Marathon in aid of Launchpad yesterday and raised a fantastic £655.92! (inclusive of Gift Aid). We have FIVE free spaces for the Green Park 10K on Sunday, 31 May in Reading. Interested in running for Launchpad? Get in touch.

Inspired? We have FIVE free spaces for Reading Green Park 10k on Sunday, 31 May. Get in touch by email if interested:  [email protected]  #Running #ReadingHalf #GreenPark10k

Today is #InternationalDayOfHappiness and we have lots of wellbeing and mindfulness activities at our Work and Life Skills Centre to bring a sense of calm, peace and some joy to attendees - gardening, cooking, yoga, mindfulness, art, sewing and guitar to name a few. 🙏🧘‍♀️🌮🍃🎸

Allotment season so if you and your team are looking to ditch the desk for the day and get your hands dirty, our brilliant volunteers at our allotments in Woodley have plenty of gardening jobs lined up! E: [email protected].  #CSR #homeless #charity #RdgUK

Thank you so much to the trainee chefs @ReadingCollHE who created some wonderful dishes at their Tapas Evening last night in aid of Launchpad. We’re thrilled to learn that £1,006 was raised thanks to ticket sales and donations. #fundraising #support #homeless

Keep in touch with Launchpad by signing up to our newsletter. Sent monthly, it alerts you to new pages on our website, news, events, case studies, homeless stats/stories, jobs, staff/volunteer articles.  March issue out soon. Don't miss it!

Did you  know that you can donate your old foreign currency into support for Launchpad? 🤔 Here's how 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/sqwkwytekz #support #fundraising #donate #charity #homelessness #RdgUK

We were delighted to welcome the Lord‑Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire, Andrew Try Esq., to our Work and Life Skills Centre at 135 Cardiff Road, Reading yesterday.

Find out about cooking on a budget today at our work and life skills centre in Cardiff Road - the session runs from 11am to 3pm.  There's also beginners guitar and art club, shower facilities and our laundry. https://f.mtr.cool/wjfvgdljug

Find out about cooking on a budget today at our work and life skills centre in Cardiff Road - the session runs from 11am to 3pm. There's also beginners guitar and art club, shower and laundry facilities. https://f.mtr.cool/wnynfzhjpq

We are so grateful to have supporters in the local community who want to raise funds to help people facing a housing crisis. The wonderful Vivace Voices are holding a concert at Kennet Valley Free Church on Wednesday, 25 March at 2:30pm - 3:30pm. www.justgiving.com/page/vivace-...

Thank you to everyone who has so far bought a ticket for this night of fundraising by our friends at Reading College - there are still some available. Click here for tickets to a tapas evening on March 17th register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Tas...

Homeless women face unique challenges shaped by gender-based inequality, trauma, and safety concerns. Without stable housing, women are at heightened risk of exploitation, harassment, and assault. Our Nova project provides safe accommodation for 10 women. #InternationalWomensDay

We run a ‘Read Easy Book Club’ at our Work and Life Skills Centre which helps adults improve their reading skills in a relaxed, friendly group. Take a look at our March calendar launchpadreading.org.uk/wp-content/u... #WorldBookDay

If you already have a place in #ReadingHalfMarathon on March 22, please consider running for Launchpad and if you pledge to raise £50 for us we'll send you a Launchpad technical t-shirt to run in. https://f.mtr.cool/pehkhbkmdg

Our new 'Live Well with Launchpad' holistic wellbeing programme is designed to support vulnerable adults across Reading in a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment. Take a look. #charity #wellbeing #homeless #vulnerable #RdgUK https://f.mtr.cool/mjdmulkeoo

Meet the friendly Launchpad team! Say hi 👋 to Danielle.  https://f.mtr.cool/vmyndwtbzk #MeetTheTeam #LaunchpadStaff #homelessness #charity #RdgUK

Enjoy an evening of tapas prepared by the talent chefs at Reading College on March 17 in aid of Launchpad. Details here.  https://f.mtr.cool/rqerqznpvu

If you'd like to ditch the desk for a day and do some digging, why not spend time on on our allotment? Time spent outdoors is good for your mental and physical health, and can help your organisation fulfil its CSR requirements. E: [email protected]