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]

Do you have a place in Reading Half Marathon and excited to get your hands on a medal? Would you like to run and raise funds for a local charity? (We mean us 😉). Raise £50 for Launchpad, we'll send you a technical running t-shirt for the event (like this) and cheer you along!

Today's the day of our Pancake Race - do come down and watch and show your support. Where else can you see a cowboy running with Elphaba from Wicked? We're in Broad Street Mall at noon and the race starts in Broad Street at 12:30pm. #HalfTermFun #PancakeRace #Fundraising #RdgUK

Thankyou to everyone taking part in the Pancake Race tomorrow. Registration has closed. Your entrance fees and fundraising will go towards supporting people who are homeless or facing a housing crisis. By taking part YOU ARE making a difference. Watch in Broad St from 12:30pm🙏

Just a reminder about our Work and Life Skills Centre in Cardiff Road.

We're closing registration for our Pancake Race on Monday at 10am. If you'd like to come and watch get to Broad Street for 12:30pm on Shrove Tuesday (Feb 17). launchpadreading.org.uk/get-involved...

For anyone running Reading Half Marathon on March 22nd, would you consider supporting Launchpad? We'll send you one of our colourful technical t-shirts! launchpadreading.org.uk/get-involved...

We’re proud to support students during the middle of their degree courses, giving them meaningful, real-life experience that helps them grow. #homeless #charity #student #experience #workandlifeskills #support #RdgUK

Pancake race time in Reading - two weeks today! launchpadreading.org.uk/get-involved...

Our February timetable for activities at the Work and Life Skills Centre is out now. From cooking on a budget to mindfulness and employment support - there is something for everyone. 👨‍🍳

We are looking for new trustees who share our commitment to empathy, inclusion, and action - individuals who bring fresh perspectives and expertise, as well as a desire to make a difference. Contact [email protected] if you would like to know more. Closing date 31/1/26

We've got pancakes galore for our Pancake Race on Feb 17th - thanks to a donation from @McDonaldsUK  in Reading who are also putting in a team to batter it out against other local businesses at lunchtime on Shrove Tuesday.

A wonderful women-only mindfulness and wellness session was held at our work and life skills centre today, rounding off the week nicely. Monday we'll be offering employment support, internet cafe, hairdresser and checks by nurses from the NHS outreach team. launchpadreading.org.uk/preventing-h...

We may be in the midst of January, but it is the perfect time to think about your spring/summer team building experience at our allotments in Woodley.  Everything we grow is donated to to food bank or used at our work and life skills centre in Cardiff Road. Message if interested.

Flippin' heck! It's just four weeks to Shrove Tuesday and our fantastic Pancake Day Race which takes place on Broad Street, Reading at lunchtime on February 17. Sign up today for just £150 and batter it out against businesses in Reading! 🥞 launchpadreading.org.uk/get-involved...

New year, new job? We've an exciting new role at Launchpad! Could you be our community fundraiser working in the small but mighty Marketing and Fundraising Team! https://f.mtr.cool/ruhkwtktyc  #Recruitment #WorkWithUs #CommunityFundraiser #support #charity #homelessness #RdgUK

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in Reading? We're looking for new trustees who have a wide range of expertise. Here's everything you need to know launchpadreading.org.uk/.../01/TRP_F... We look forward to hearing from you!

Two great things happened on Christmas Eve. 🥰 First, every client at the Pods (self contained modular homes) received a wrapped Christmas gift, thanks to the generosity of shoppers in Primark, Reading. Support staff are on site 24/7 so were able to give them to clients on Christmas Day. 🌲

Reading Borough Council has today extended the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) until Wednesday when it will be reviewed again. It has been in place since New Year’s Eve to prevent people sleeping on the streets when conditions are unsafe to do so.

Our work and life skills centre is open on Monday from 10am - take a look at the new timetable for January 2026.  Is there something you would like to get involved in? Come and see our friendly team at Cardiff Road.

In 2026 we will continue to create lasting change for people who find themselves homeless in Reading. We will invest in properties, securing safe and stable homes for those who need them the most. Our homes are the foundation for recovery, independence and hope.

Meet Nonde, who works in our supported housing team. 👋 https://f.mtr.cool/yftivadcah #SupportedHousing #charity #HomesslessnessPrevention #RdgUK

A huge thank you to EVERYONE who has donated to our Christmas Appeal which featured the story of *Mark, who, for the first time in a while, will be spending tomorrow at home with his family. 🎄 Thank You Thank you Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

Thank you for supporting Launchpad in 2025.  Your continued support has allowed us to achieve so much. Take a look at our latest Impact Report. https://f.mtr.cool/zcnxvbgvig #OurImpact #support #homelessness #homelessprevention #DropIn #SupportedHousing #RdgUK

Information about our opening times over the festive period.  If you need help, please email [email protected]

On this damp and chilly shortest day, we'd like to say thank you to everyone who has supported us, either during the year, or through our Christmas appeal. It really does mean the world to us. 🙏🎄 This is Mark's story. 

Ending the school term with a lovely story from English Martyrs Primary School who are one of many schools in the area showing their support for Launchpad. ❤️