Launchpad
@launchpadrdg.bsky.social
Homelessness prevention charity in Reading. https://launchpadreading.org.uk/
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November 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
If you do any of your shopping online, please consider sign up (free) to Give As You Live - a free and easy way to raise money for Launchpad when you shop online with 6,000+ stores. 🎁
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We need volunteers! Join Launchpad and help make a difference: https://f.mtr.cool/ituijyypgm
#VolunteerWithUs #LaunchpadReading #RdgUK #Charity
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November 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We need volunteers! Join Launchpad and help make a difference: https://f.mtr.cool/ituijyypgm
#VolunteerWithUs #LaunchpadReading #RdgUK #Charity
#VolunteerWithUs #LaunchpadReading #RdgUK #Charity
We may be enjoying mild weather right now, but as a homeless charity we are always thinking about anyone who is on the streets when the temperature drops. Thanks to @Oracle for donating items for SWEP (severe weather emergency protocol) so we are prepared this winter.
November 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We may be enjoying mild weather right now, but as a homeless charity we are always thinking about anyone who is on the streets when the temperature drops. Thanks to @Oracle for donating items for SWEP (severe weather emergency protocol) so we are prepared this winter.
Launchpad is supporting local students with their Citizenship GCSE. Other schools in the area have taken part in similar workshops, even if not directly linked to the GCSE, and held Big Sleep Outs.
Supporting local students
Did you know that Launchpad is supporting local students with their Citizenship GCSE? We also offer talks and workshops to schools. Did you know that Launchpad is supporting local students with their Citizenship GCSE? We also offer talks and workshops to schools.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Launchpad is supporting local students with their Citizenship GCSE. Other schools in the area have taken part in similar workshops, even if not directly linked to the GCSE, and held Big Sleep Outs.
Walkies! ends today - it has been fabulous!
October 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Walkies! ends today - it has been fabulous!
It's the penultimate day of Walkies, and Imogen has been taking part with her dog Wilbur. She said: "Every time we go into Reading I notice people sitting in the street and it makes me sad that they have no home ... we take what we have for granted, I just want to help them." ❤️
October 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
It's the penultimate day of Walkies, and Imogen has been taking part with her dog Wilbur. She said: "Every time we go into Reading I notice people sitting in the street and it makes me sad that they have no home ... we take what we have for granted, I just want to help them." ❤️
We are so excited to welcome The Tonyx - female barbershop quartet to our Carols by Candlelight on Tuesday, 2 December. 🕯️
They will be joined by Universal Voices – a vibrant community choir for children aged 7–11.
Grab your tickets now! https://f.mtr.cool/episbhfejd
They will be joined by Universal Voices – a vibrant community choir for children aged 7–11.
Grab your tickets now! https://f.mtr.cool/episbhfejd
October 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
We are so excited to welcome The Tonyx - female barbershop quartet to our Carols by Candlelight on Tuesday, 2 December. 🕯️
They will be joined by Universal Voices – a vibrant community choir for children aged 7–11.
Grab your tickets now! https://f.mtr.cool/episbhfejd
They will be joined by Universal Voices – a vibrant community choir for children aged 7–11.
Grab your tickets now! https://f.mtr.cool/episbhfejd
Changes at our work and life skills centre have seen an increase in footfall and even more partnership working. 👍
Check out what's been happening. 😀
https://f.mtr.cool/jlwnbmwiqz
#LifeSkills #Partnerships #HomelessnessSupport #RdgUK
Check out what's been happening. 😀
https://f.mtr.cool/jlwnbmwiqz
#LifeSkills #Partnerships #HomelessnessSupport #RdgUK
Changes at our work and life skills centre
Our Work and Life Centre on Cardiff Road has undergone some exciting changes, and with our new open-door policy, we’ve welcomed more attendees. Our Work and Life Centre on Cardiff Road has undergone some exciting changes, and with our new open-door policy, we’ve welcomed more attendees.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Changes at our work and life skills centre have seen an increase in footfall and even more partnership working. 👍
Check out what's been happening. 😀
https://f.mtr.cool/jlwnbmwiqz
#LifeSkills #Partnerships #HomelessnessSupport #RdgUK
Check out what's been happening. 😀
https://f.mtr.cool/jlwnbmwiqz
#LifeSkills #Partnerships #HomelessnessSupport #RdgUK
We welcome the news that The Renters' Rights Bill has become law, securing a fairer future for 11 million private renters in England. www.gov.uk/government/n...
October 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We welcome the news that The Renters' Rights Bill has become law, securing a fairer future for 11 million private renters in England. www.gov.uk/government/n...
We're entering the final week of Walkies! our October dog-walking challenge. Walk with pride this week Nala, Tiana, Rosie, Scout, Solomon, Marie, Rudi, Lewis, Poppy, Wilbur and both Milos 🐶
Visit https://f.mtr.cool/erbulndyal to support the dogs taking part. 🐾
Visit https://f.mtr.cool/erbulndyal to support the dogs taking part. 🐾
October 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We're entering the final week of Walkies! our October dog-walking challenge. Walk with pride this week Nala, Tiana, Rosie, Scout, Solomon, Marie, Rudi, Lewis, Poppy, Wilbur and both Milos 🐶
Visit https://f.mtr.cool/erbulndyal to support the dogs taking part. 🐾
Visit https://f.mtr.cool/erbulndyal to support the dogs taking part. 🐾
Would you like to work for a charity that makes a huge difference in the local area supporting people who are homeless, or at risk of losing their home? We have a number of full and p/t roles at Launchpad.
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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October 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Would you like to work for a charity that makes a huge difference in the local area supporting people who are homeless, or at risk of losing their home? We have a number of full and p/t roles at Launchpad.
Kick start your Christmas season by coming along to our heart-warming Carols by Candlelight on Tuesday, 2 December in Reading Town Hall - a celebration of community, compassion and hope. Tickets🕯️
Carols by Candlelight 2025
Reading's Favourite Christmas concert is back - supporting Launchpad's work in the town, book your tickets now!
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October 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Kick start your Christmas season by coming along to our heart-warming Carols by Candlelight on Tuesday, 2 December in Reading Town Hall - a celebration of community, compassion and hope. Tickets🕯️
Meet Jing. When she was evicted by her landlord at a time when she was feeling vulnerable following her son's death, Jing found herself at drop-in. Your supports allows us to run a free drop-in service for all on, Mon, Wed & Fri, 10am-2pm
launchpadreading.org.uk/our-work/rea...
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Jing's story
Jing found herself alone and homeless one day when her landlord changed the locks while she was out.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Meet Jing. When she was evicted by her landlord at a time when she was feeling vulnerable following her son's death, Jing found herself at drop-in. Your supports allows us to run a free drop-in service for all on, Mon, Wed & Fri, 10am-2pm
launchpadreading.org.uk/our-work/rea...
launchpadreading.org.uk/our-work/rea...
Alpine Group Challenge raises more than £14,000 for homelessness charities in epic Peak District challenge - £7,000 of this came to Launchpad. dasfire.com/alpine-group...
Alpine Group Challenge raises more than £14,000 for homelessness charities in epic Peak District challenge | DAS Fire | Specialists in data centre fire detection & suppression
Bury-based business Alpine Group raised more than £14,000 for local charities as part of the inaugural Alpine Group Challenge.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Alpine Group Challenge raises more than £14,000 for homelessness charities in epic Peak District challenge - £7,000 of this came to Launchpad. dasfire.com/alpine-group...
Thank you and good luck to students from two local schools who are sleeping out tonight on #WorldHomelessDay to raise funds for vulnerable people who are homeless or facing a housing crisis. @oratoryschool @standrewsberkshire
October 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Thank you and good luck to students from two local schools who are sleeping out tonight on #WorldHomelessDay to raise funds for vulnerable people who are homeless or facing a housing crisis. @oratoryschool @standrewsberkshire
We've got some fab new jobs here at Launchpad - a Property Manager and we're looking for a Floating Support Officer too. Here are the details.
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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October 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We've got some fab new jobs here at Launchpad - a Property Manager and we're looking for a Floating Support Officer too. Here are the details.
As a UK taxpayer, ticking the Gift Aid box means Launchpad can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate, at no extra cost to you.
If you’ve donated recently, check if you’ve said yes to Gift Aid, and help us do even more for our community.
Thank you!
#GiftAidAwarenessDay
If you’ve donated recently, check if you’ve said yes to Gift Aid, and help us do even more for our community.
Thank you!
#GiftAidAwarenessDay
October 9, 2025 at 11:22 AM
As a UK taxpayer, ticking the Gift Aid box means Launchpad can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate, at no extra cost to you.
If you’ve donated recently, check if you’ve said yes to Gift Aid, and help us do even more for our community.
Thank you!
#GiftAidAwarenessDay
If you’ve donated recently, check if you’ve said yes to Gift Aid, and help us do even more for our community.
Thank you!
#GiftAidAwarenessDay
After a week of Walkies! we are over a third of a way towards our fundraising target - so a huge friendly woof woof and slobbery kiss to everyone taking part or who has donated. 🐶
Dogs like Marie are taking part and walking 1.8km a day as last year we supported 1,800 people.
Dogs like Marie are taking part and walking 1.8km a day as last year we supported 1,800 people.
October 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
After a week of Walkies! we are over a third of a way towards our fundraising target - so a huge friendly woof woof and slobbery kiss to everyone taking part or who has donated. 🐶
Dogs like Marie are taking part and walking 1.8km a day as last year we supported 1,800 people.
Dogs like Marie are taking part and walking 1.8km a day as last year we supported 1,800 people.
👋 Say hi to Mike, a support officer at our Work and Life Skills Centre in Cardiff Road.
He's one of the first people you will see if you attend the centre, which is open every weekday, 10am to 4pm.
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#MeetTheStaff
He's one of the first people you will see if you attend the centre, which is open every weekday, 10am to 4pm.
https://f.mtr.cool/yxtlutinzc
#MeetTheStaff
Meet Mike
Mike is our work and life skills officer
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October 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
👋 Say hi to Mike, a support officer at our Work and Life Skills Centre in Cardiff Road.
He's one of the first people you will see if you attend the centre, which is open every weekday, 10am to 4pm.
https://f.mtr.cool/yxtlutinzc
#MeetTheStaff
He's one of the first people you will see if you attend the centre, which is open every weekday, 10am to 4pm.
https://f.mtr.cool/yxtlutinzc
#MeetTheStaff
Did you, like Scout here, clock up some serious kms during the first weekend of Walkies! our brilliant dog walking challenge🐾
No dog? No problem! You can make a direct donation to our Walkies Challenge page and support the pack of pooches taking part
launchpadreading.enthuse.com/cf/6b04/Walk...
No dog? No problem! You can make a direct donation to our Walkies Challenge page and support the pack of pooches taking part
launchpadreading.enthuse.com/cf/6b04/Walk...
October 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Did you, like Scout here, clock up some serious kms during the first weekend of Walkies! our brilliant dog walking challenge🐾
No dog? No problem! You can make a direct donation to our Walkies Challenge page and support the pack of pooches taking part
launchpadreading.enthuse.com/cf/6b04/Walk...
No dog? No problem! You can make a direct donation to our Walkies Challenge page and support the pack of pooches taking part
launchpadreading.enthuse.com/cf/6b04/Walk...
Shout out to Kieran who has raised more than £200 for Launchpad after taking part in a Tough Mudder with his workmates who each chose an individual charity to support. Thanks Kieran and no, we don't want the shirt back! 💪 #ToughMudder #support #homeless #charity #RdgUK
October 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Shout out to Kieran who has raised more than £200 for Launchpad after taking part in a Tough Mudder with his workmates who each chose an individual charity to support. Thanks Kieran and no, we don't want the shirt back! 💪 #ToughMudder #support #homeless #charity #RdgUK
Thank you to Joanna who has raised a brilliant £470 for Launchpad by walking and swimming her way through September! After setting out to raise £250, she smashed her target 👏 Now it's time to have a rest.
Joanna's September challenge
Local counsellor, Joanna Cooke is raising money for Launchpad this month by taking part in Challenge for Change Local counsellor, Joanna Cooke is raising money for Launchpad this month by taking part in Challenge for Change
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October 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Thank you to Joanna who has raised a brilliant £470 for Launchpad by walking and swimming her way through September! After setting out to raise £250, she smashed her target 👏 Now it's time to have a rest.
You can still join us and sign up for our dog walk challenge during October. 🐶
If you're out for a daily walk anyway, why not do it for a good cause? 👏
For £7 we'll send you a snazzy bandana for your dog so you can walk with pawpose! 🐾
Everything you need to know on our website.
If you're out for a daily walk anyway, why not do it for a good cause? 👏
For £7 we'll send you a snazzy bandana for your dog so you can walk with pawpose! 🐾
Everything you need to know on our website.
October 1, 2025 at 10:18 AM
You can still join us and sign up for our dog walk challenge during October. 🐶
If you're out for a daily walk anyway, why not do it for a good cause? 👏
For £7 we'll send you a snazzy bandana for your dog so you can walk with pawpose! 🐾
Everything you need to know on our website.
If you're out for a daily walk anyway, why not do it for a good cause? 👏
For £7 we'll send you a snazzy bandana for your dog so you can walk with pawpose! 🐾
Everything you need to know on our website.