Spinnaker Tower Abseil, Portsmouth
11 July 2026
News
Junior fundraising superstar Ivy has completed an epic challenge to raise money for Step by Step and young people facing homelessness.
The intrepid 8 year-old walked an incredible 100 miles to raise over £200. She wanted to help other young people and her goal from the start was to raise enough to fund a room for a young person for a week.
Ivy walked 5 miles on the first day of her challenge, completing it several weeks later and earning a Brownies badge in the process.
Ivy and her mum, Ellie, visited our Aldershot HQ to receive a certificate and meet Step by Step Charity Champion, Elise.
Ellie commented: “I am so proud of Ivy for choosing a charity that makes such a difference to young people. I was also blown away at how many miles she wanted to walk, and more surprised that she completed it!
"Thanks so much for having us over today. Ivy was thrilled. She was literally bursting with happiness!”
Elise added: “This is a fantastic achievement from someone so young. From the beginning, she was so determined to reach her goal. Ivy is an inspiration to other young fundraisers and should be extremely proud of what she’s achieved.”
The amazing Ivy is already planning her next charity challenge – to dance for 24 hours straight!
Good luck, Ivy – you are truly a fundraising hero!
We are proud to announce the opening of our new move-on property in Bedhampton. This home will support up to four young people aged 18 and over, many of whom might otherwise be left waiting on housing lists, homeless, or relying on a friend’s sofa.
The Bedhampton property is the third Step by Step move-on home – a unique accommodation model for young people ready to move on with their lives but with no viable housing options available to them.
