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EVENTS Swindon & Wiltshire Pride 2026

15th August 2026

We are proud to be taking part in Swindon & Wiltshire Pride 2026, standing alongside the local community to celebrate inclusion, identity and the resilience of LGBTQ+ young people.

You will find Step by Step at our stall on the day, where our team will be on hand throughout.

Why Pride matters to us

LGBTQ+ young people are disproportionately affected by homelessness, often due to family rejection, discrimination, or a lack of safe and supportive environments. At Step by Step, we work every day to ensure young people feel safe, supported and empowered to build independent futures.

At Swindon & Wiltshire Pride, we will be:

  • Raising awareness of youth homelessness and its impact on LGBTQ+ young people
  • Sharing information about how you can support local young people by becoming a Supported Lodgings host or foster carer

Come and say hello

Whether you are attending Pride for the first time or returning to celebrate with friends, we would love for you to come and say hello at our stall. Our team will be on hand to chat, answer questions, and share how you can take a stand against youth homelessness.

Eighteen Isn't Cheaper

We're calling for Universal Credit parity for young people leaving care

Driving Change 18 Isnt Cheaper Stevie Care Leaver Story

Our short film, 18 Isn’t Cheaper, brings together lived experience, academic research and policy insight to show why the Universal Credit system leaves care leavers aged 18 to 24 at a significant disadvantage.

Hear directly from young people, their hosts and the professionals supporting them.

Driving Change 18 Isnt Cheaper Stevie Care Leaver Story
LET’S TALK