This years Big Sleep Out is back at the Reading Abbey Ruins! And we would love you, and your friends, family and colleagues, to mark World Homeless Day and support Launchpad by taking on the challenge of swapping a comfortable bed for a sleeping bag for the night at this historic location.

Alternatively, you could donate to the Big Sleep Out at the Reading Abbey Ruins and support our cause or make a donation to a participant's JustGiving page!

As the cost of living rises over the coming months, we know our vital services will be a lifeline to many local people in need. Our drop-in service - which provides free support and information for absolutely anyone in housing crisis - is already seeing an increase in people coming to us for urgent help. Some are facing spiralling rent arrears or eviction because they have been struggling to make ends meet. Other people's tenancies are at risk because they've battled serious mental health issues or addiction.

With your help, we can raise £40,000 at the Big Sleep Out at Reading Abbey Ruins to help our vital work with vulnerable individuals, couples and families in Reading and ensure they remain housed.