New Forest Marathon
13 September 2026
News
We are delighted to report that Sarah Johnson has been awarded Volunteer of the Year Award at the West Berkshire Council Community Champion Awards.
Sarah is a host for our Supported Lodgings service, offering an emergency bed for young people in need of immediate help, including Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children. The Volunteer of the Year Award recognises an individual volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution in the community, and Sarah was the single recipient of this honour.
As well as giving young people a safe and welcoming place to live, Sarah has always gone a step further in supporting young people who have very little. This includes helping them buy new clothes, registering them with a GP and even teaching them English.
The Community Champion Award ceremony took place at Shaw House, Newbury on 6th February 2023. Sarah was accompanied by members of the Supported Lodgings team who were delighted to see her receive the award.
“Sarah is an outstanding volunteer and host,” commented Kelly Headen, Head of Fostering and Supported Lodgings at Step by Step. “She always goes above and beyond for the young people she takes in, often at very little notice. We are so lucky to have her working with us and are privileged to have seen her transform many young lives.
”Visit our Spare Room page to find out more about Supported Lodgings and becoming a host for young people.
Sunday 13th September 2026
This ever-popular event is nestled in the heart of the stunning New Forest National Park, promising beautiful scenery and a race like no other. As charity partners of the event, we offer 15% off entry fees if you run for Step by Step.
