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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 23h

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." ❤️

Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 2d

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

Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 3d

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. 😀

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#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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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 3d

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...

Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 3d

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. 🐾

Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 7d

This is the last sleep out of 2025!
If you, your company, scout or guide group, school, community group are interested in holding a Big Sleep Out in 2026, please let us know so we can support you. #homeless #support #charity

Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 10d

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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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 14d

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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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 14d

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...

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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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 17d

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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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 20d

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

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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 21d

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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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 22d

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

Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 23d

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.

Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 23d

👋 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

Meet Mike

Mike is our work and life skills officer

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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 25d

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...

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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 28d

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

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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · 28d

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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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · Oct 1

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.

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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · Sep 30

🕯️ Just a reminder that it's your last chance to buy £10 early-bird tickets for our Carols by Candlelight Concert at Reading Town Hall on December 2. 🕯️

Carols by Candlelight 2025 | Launchpad Reading

I have just registered for Launchpad\'s Carols by Candlelight event 2025 Why not join me for an evening of festive fun...

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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · Sep 30

If you and your furry friend are going for a daily wander, why not do it for Launchpad and help us change lives? Be part of Walkies! our brilliant dog walking challenge. 🐾
Tiana cannot wait to get started! 🐶
https://f.mtr.cool/gonsyngigo

Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · Sep 29

🕯️ LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY-BIRD TICKETS! 🕯️ Grab a £10 ticket for our Carols by Candlelight event on Tuesday 2nd December before the price goes up on Wednesday!

Carols by Candlelight 2025 | Launchpad Reading

I have just registered for Launchpad\'s Carols by Candlelight event 2025 Why not join me for an evening of festive fun...

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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · Sep 26

Some fab Friday news to share with you! Thank you to everyone who has been part of this - and wishing the Reading team from @VerizonBusiness who are holding their own Big Sleep Out tonight, the best of luck. Their efforts will add to this pot helping people in housing crisis.

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Launchpad @launchpadrdg.bsky.social · Sep 25

Yum! Thanks to
@workdotlife
in Reading who held a bake sale in aid of Launchpad yesterday and raised a fantastic £151.50 #BakeSale #support #charity #homeless #RdgUK

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · Sep 16

NEWS!
We have a news page, dontcha know!
With
Good news for RABBLE Theatre
Casting news for Reading Rep
Fundraising news for @launchpadrdg.bsky.social

All here whatsonreading.com/latest-news

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ALT: a man in a suit says " it is big news " in yellow letters

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