Launchpad fundraising team

Launchpad's Quarantine Quizzes

Fundraising for Launchpad Reading
£2,568
raised of £2,500 target
Launchpad's virtual pub quiz, 24 April 2020
Launchpad's services are vital, now more than ever. But we need your urgent help to support local people in crisis over the coming weeks, and as the outbreak worsens. Together, we can protect the most vulnerable people in our community.

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Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, several fundraising events that benefit Launchpad have been cancelled or postponed, including the Reading Half Marathon, Reading 10K, Pangbourne Dragon Boat Race and the Tribute Audax cycle ride. So why not help fundraise for Launchpad from the comfort of your own home?

Join us on Friday 22 May, Friday 5 June and Friday 12 June at 8pm for our Quarantine Quizzes via Zoom - all masterfully hosted by some recognisable faces! 

The events will not only challenge your brain and provide some pre-weekend entertainment – with every question you answer you’ll be raising vital funds for extremely vulnerable people in Reading during the pandemic too.

Test your knowledge on rounds including history, sport, pop culture and music, and battle it out for some enviable first, second and third prizes (and a prize for a randomly selected participant!).

Launchpad’s Quarantine Quizzes are £5.98 per household, per event, to enter. All funds raised will go towards Launchpad’s COVID-19 emergency appeal – so our staff can continue providing Launchpad clients, and the local community, vital help and resources during this crisis. That support includes daily welfare phone calls; the delivery of food, toiletries and cleaning supplies; placing rough sleepers in Launchpad supported housing; or our ‘here for you’ telephone service for absolutely anyone in need.

Together, we can protect the most vulnerable people in our community.

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About the campaign

Launchpad's services are vital, now more than ever. But we need your urgent help to support local people in crisis over the coming weeks, and as the outbreak worsens. Together, we can protect the most vulnerable people in our community.

About the charity

Launchpad Reading

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Launchpad is Reading’s leading homelessness prevention charity, providing vital information and support for individuals, couples and families who are homeless or are at risk of losing their home. With your support and generosity, we helped over 1,100 people get back on their feet last year.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,567.85
Online donations
£848.00
Offline donations
£1,719.85

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