👋 Meet Laura, just one of our fabulous volunteers here at Launchpad. https://launchpadreading.org.uk/meet-laura/ #volunteering #grateful #support #homelessness #charity #JoinUs #RdgUK

Meet Laura

Meet Laura who has been volunteering for Launchpad for 14 years. She is one of our regular event volunteers.

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The Read Easy book club supporting adult literacy which is held at our work and life skills centre is proving popular. Check out what we have going on during August.  the

We have a fab new polytunnel on our allotment plot. Thanks to the many corporate groups over the past few months who have helped our volunteers with getting this finished, including Liberty Global who were on the plot last week. Fresh produce is used by Launchpad and @Readifood

We welcomed 12 women to our recent Women's Wellbeing Day at our Work and Life Skills Centre, providing an opportunity to relax, learn, and connect with others in a supportive environment. #WomensHealthSupport

Schools may have broken up for summer, but we're as busy as ever at our Work and Life Skills Centre. The centre is a place to learn, create and connect. You do not have to be a client of Launchpad to attend

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

Launchpad Email Sign Up

You can sign up to Launchpad emails here - we promise not to spam you - and you can opt out any any point.

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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.

What is homelessness?

Homelessness means not having a stable, safe, appropriate or clean place to live.

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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

Your Big Sleep Out

Your Big Sleep Out - a fundraising event that you can do with friends and family at a time and place that suits you.

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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

Careers at Launchpad

Join Launchpad and you’ll do meaningful work every day and see first-hand the difference your efforts make to vulnerable people in Reading.

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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.

Meet Kev, who leads the art group at our Work and Life Skills Centre

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

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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 Adam

Meet Adam, who arrived at Launchpad a broken man and is now safely housed and running his own business.

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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?

Solstice Sunset Swim 2026

Spend the longest day of 2026 with Launchpad at our second annual Summer solstice Swim and help make waves of change in Reading!

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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:  fundraising@launchpadreading.org.uk 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