Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Enjoy the weekend and our drop-in is open again Wednesday, with office staff back Tuesday. 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 25/08/2026We've got Citizen's Advice Reading at our Work and Life Skills Centre tomorrow between 2-3pm for a digital/financial support workshop. And you can do your laundry at the same time as our washing machines are available. Open to all. #support #RdgUK #CAB #FreeToAttend 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 27/07/2026We 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 020
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Some good news for Friday! Thanks for your support. 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 30/06/2026We 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. launchpadreading.org.uk/wp-content/… 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 11/06/2026There 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. f.mtr.cool/lvlyicuqwv #BigSleepOut #support #CSR #RdgUK 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 08/06/2026We had a great week celebrating our volunteers last week. 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Meet Susan, one of our brilliant support workers here at Launchpad. Susan supports residents at the Pods. f.mtr.cool/obnocokzhs #MeetTheTeam #SupportWorker #homelessness #charity #RdgUK 010
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Brilliant 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. 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 11/05/2026We offer a variety of activities and sessions at our work and life skills centre that support good mental health. Self-referrals welcome. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 01/05/2026You 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. f.mtr.cool/wrfmpxcusu 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Join 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. 👉 f.mtr.cool/xetkfsimwz 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026🌜 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 011
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Run 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 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Now 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. 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 07/04/2026If 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. f.mtr.cool/clufholtqw 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Our offices and Work and Life Skills Centre re-open on Tuesday, 7 April and drop-in a day later. 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Are 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. f.mtr.cool/hjtzdijupf 010
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 25/03/2026We’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. f.mtr.cool/jbopofgera 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Are 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! 😃 f.mtr.cool/ichfvoqice 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Incredible 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. 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 22/03/2026Inspired? We have FIVE free spaces for Reading Green Park 10k on Sunday, 31 May. Get in touch by email if interested: fiona.keyte@launchpadreading.org.uk #Running #ReadingHalf #GreenPark10k 020
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Today 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. 🙏🧘♀️🌮🍃🎸 022
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Allotment 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: Kirsti.Wilson@launchpadreading.org.uk. #CSR #homeless #charity #RdgUK 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Thank 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 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Did you know that you can donate your old foreign currency into support for Launchpad? 🤔 Here's how 👉 f.mtr.cool/sqwkwytekz #support #fundraising #donate #charity #homelessness #RdgUK 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Find 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. f.mtr.cool/wjfvgdljug 010
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Find 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. f.mtr.cool/wnynfzhjpq 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Homeless 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 010
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 05/03/2026We 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 010
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 04/03/2026If 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. f.mtr.cool/pehkhbkmdg 010
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Our 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 f.mtr.cool/mjdmulkeoo 010
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Enjoy an evening of tapas prepared by the talent chefs at Reading College on March 17 in aid of Launchpad. Details here. f.mtr.cool/rqerqznpvu 001
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 20/02/2026If 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: Kirsti.Wilson@launchpadreading.org.uk 010
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Do 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! 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Today'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 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Thankyou 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🙏 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Just a reminder about our Work and Life Skills Centre in Cardiff Road. 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 13/02/2026We'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... 001
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 09/02/2026For 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... 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 06/02/2026We’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 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Pancake race time in Reading - two weeks today! launchpadreading.org.uk/get-involved... 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 29/01/2026We 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 Kirsti.Wilson@launchpadreading.org.uk if you would like to know more. Closing date 31/1/26 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 21/01/2026We 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. 010
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Secondly, collections took place in aid of Launchpad at the Christmas Eve services at Finchampstead Baptist Church which raised an incredible £1,872.21 for Launchpad. 🙏 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 31/12/2025In 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. 020
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Thank you for supporting Launchpad in 2025. Your continued support has allowed us to achieve so much. Take a look at our latest Impact Report. f.mtr.cool/zcnxvbgvig #OurImpact #support #homelessness #homelessprevention #DropIn #SupportedHousing #RdgUK 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Information about our opening times over the festive period. If you need help, please email support@launchpadreading.org.uk 000
Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 18/12/2025Thanks to the pupils from Downsway Primary School who have once again supported Launchpad this Christmas with their Gingerbread Street delights! Their efforts have raised a brilliant £302.50 which will go towards helping people who Launchpad are supporting with their housing 010
