Launchpad

If like Poppy here, you took part in Walkies! last year you will have been sent a discount code to register again. Newbies can register for £7 and will receive this bandana for their dog. #HotDog #PaddlingPool #heatwave #StayCool https://f.mtr.cool/ublrmaeduh

The Launchpad dog walk challenge 'Walkies!' is back for October! 🐶
Walk 1,800 metres a day (that's one metre for every person we supported last year) and once you register we'll send your furry friend a snazzy Launchpad bandana.
https://f.mtr.cool/rzjagygykz

What is homelessness? Homelessness means not having a stable, safe, appropriate or clean place to live.

What is homelessness? It's not just sleeping on the streets.

It's not having a stable, safe, appropriate or clean place to live.

#WeCanHelp #support #homeless #RdgUK 

We've just held the official opening of the newly renovated Stables area, home of our drop-in service which acts as a vital first point of contact for individuals in crisis, offering support, advice, and access to essential services.

https://launchpadreading.org.uk/new-look-same-mission/

Launchpad 135, our work and life skills centre Launchpad 135 - our work and life skills centre is focused on practical and soft skills, to help people to live positive, independent lives.

We have so much on offer at our work and life skills centre in Cardiff Road. You don't have to be referred to us, or a Launchpad client, the space is for everyone who needs it.

Meet Maria Maria is one of Launchpad's ambassadors

Meet Maria - one of our ambassadors at Launchpad who supports the charity by giving talks at schools and community groups. If you would like a talk, get in touch.

launchpadreading.org.uk/about-us/sta...

#volunteer #ambassador #support #charity #homeless #prevention #GiveBack #RdgUK

Still not over how proud I feel to have been able to do this yesterday.

Once I’ve spreadsheeted today I should have a basic idea of how much money we’ll be sending to @launchpadrdg.bsky.social

Are you passionate about making a difference? 

We are looking for new trustees with specific expertise. Could this be you?

Get in touch today and join us at an exciting time. 

#HousingProvider #charity #homeless #trustee #GiveBack #RdgUK

Meet Sue, one of the volunteers at our work and life skills centre. Coming to the centre for a few months was life changing for Sue, who was at a low ebb due to her living situation and was told about Launchpad by her GP.
https://launchpadreading.org.uk/our-work/real-stories/meet-sue/

We have some wonderful supporters and donors. 
Thank you. 🙏

In the first three months of the year at drop-in, we have seen an increase in private rental tenants needing advice, section 21 notices and rough sleepers. Our staff and team of volunteers are here to help at drop-in every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am and 2pm.

At Launchpad, we understand how deeply people care for their dogs. That’s why we’re proud to be one of the few housing providers in Reading that welcomes dogs - no one should have to choose between a safe place to live and staying with their beloved pet.

launchpadreading.org.uk/get-involved...

WE'RE RECRUITING: Looking for a rewarding flexible role?

We're looking for a locum support assistant at our Pods and Nova project. Also check out our property admin co-ordinator role. 

https://launchpadreading.org.uk/about-us/careers/

Huge thanks to @thameswater for helping us on our allotment this week - plenty of water taken on and lots of rest breaks in the sweltering heat but the produce is looking great! Interested in volunteering? Get in touch. #CSR #GrowYourOwn #allotment #FoodBank

New p/t job opportunity at Launchpad. Join our friendly team working in our offices in central Reading. https://launchpadreading.org.uk/about-us/careers/ #JobSearch #WorkWithUs #homeless #CharityWork #recruitment

Two primary school girls from Reading - Aria and Georgia - spent the sweltering weekend making and selling delicious homemade lemonade from outside their homes and raised £50 for Launchpad! 👍
Thank you both for your kindness in thinking of other people.

Every students' dream - soak the teacher! Students from the Special Educational Needs Department (SEND) at @ReadingCollHE held a fundraising event for Launchpad and decided on soak the teacher and a disco raising £150

Us and @launchpadrdg.bsky.social are doing a thing. We've got just two spaces left for teams to enter.

Find out more at ➡️ footballinberkshire.co.uk/charity-tour...

Hoomans! It's Poppy here and although I may looked chilled, I'm excited to tell you about Walkies! Launchpad's dog-walking challenge which you can sign up to now. launchpadreading.org.uk/get-involved... 🐾

#DogWalkChallenge #homeless #WorldHomelessDay #October #support #charity #RdgUK

Fab new signs welcoming people to Launchpad following the refurbishment of The Stables. This is the new entrance to our drop-in service which operates three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, between 10am and 2pm.

Our art exhibition was a great success this week - thanks to everyone who came along to our work and life skills centre. If you'd like to know more about what goes on there, visit launchpadreading.org.uk/preventing-h... or email the team at 135@launchpadreading.org.uk

Sunset, serenity, and homelessness support A sold-out crowd gathered to celebrate the longest day of the year on Saturday with mindfulness and purpose at our inaugural Solstice Sunset Swim. A sold-out crowd gathered to celebrate the longest day of the year on Saturday with mindfulness and purpose at our inaugural Solstice Sunset Swim.

We're thrilled with how our first ever Sunset Solstice Swim event went on Saturday evening. 
 
Read all about it!

You're warmly invited to our art exhibition which opens tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11am at our work and life skills centre at 135 Cardiff Road. Enjoy pieces of expressive art all created by the Launchpad art group which meets every week at the centre, guided by tutor Phil.

Plaion Launchpad Berkshire 5s - A Charity Football Tournament The Plaion Launchpad Berkshire 5s | Sunday 27th July at Reading City Football Club.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or fancy a fun day out with colleagues we'd love you to be part of a 5-a-side football tournament at the Rivermoor Stadium on Sunday, 27 July. ⚽
Part of your entry fee gives you the chance to design your own kit! 👕

Fab effort by 34 students (and 3 teachers) for holding a Big Sleep Out at Leighton Park School as part of their Global Perspectives coursework. If your school, workplace, community group, guides or scouts are interested in holding your own sleep out, please get in touch.

Take a look inside a Pod - a self-contained modular home for people who have been found sleeping rough and have complex needs.

Staff are on site 24/7 and we provide wrap around support on site.

Everyone is welcome to our Art Exhibition on June 24 & 25. 🎨

It's being held at Launchpad's work and life skills centre, 135 Cardiff Road where you can see the variety of pieces created by the art group and take a look around the centre to see what we offer. 😃

Live artwork to be created at opening celebration of £850M Reading development A live artwork will be created by a local artist to celebrate the completion of the new Station Hill development.

Artist Kev Munday, who illustrated the illuminated Station Hill murals, will be producing a live piece of art at the opening celebratory event on Saturday, June 21 which will then be auctioned in aid of Launchpad! www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2521745...

Meet Harry who is training for one of the UK's most gruelling ironman events and raising money for Launchpad along the way. 💪

https://launchpadreading.org.uk/harrys-epic-challenge/

#fundraising #ironman #triathlon #challenge #Scotland #Celtman #epic #support #homelessness #rdguk #ThamesWater

Mike, support officer at our work and life skills centre, has a message.

#NationalVolunteersWeek #thankyou #support #volunteering #RdgUK #GiveBack