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About Us Our Trustees

Step by Step’s board of Trustees plays a vital role in guiding the charity's vision, strategy, and governance. These committed individuals bring a wealth of professional expertise, lived experience, and a shared determination to empower young people facing homelessness or adversity. Their leadership ensures we remain accountable, effective, and true to our mission.

Our Trustees

Andrew Mitchell

Chair of Board of Trustees

  • Private practice law
  • Financial Services law
  • Contracts and tenders

Sir Jonathon Portal

Trustee

  • Accountancy
  • Business
  • Housing Associations
  • Provision planning

Caroline Skerry

Trustee

  • Marketing strategy
  • Communications
  • Social media
  • Public relations

James Mowat

Trustee

  • Recruitment
  • Business development
  • Commercial strategy
  • Lived experience of homelessness

Lucy Barnes

Company Secretary and Trustee

  • Corporate law
  • Corporate and charity regulation
  • Safeguarding

Sashi Mylvaganam

Treasurer

  • Accountancy
  • Multi-sector business leadership
  • Retail
  • Local politics

Clare Gallagher

Trustee

  • Multi-sector HR leadership
  • HR policy
  • Educational leadership

Dr Becky Ward

Trustee

  • Research leadership
  • Homelessness research
  • Policy
  • Third sector
  • Safeguarding