If you're a journalist looking for expert comment, regional insight or youth-focused case studies, Step by Step is here to help. We offer timely, informed responses on youth homelessness, mental health, and the challenges facing vulnerable young people. Our press team is ready to support your story with authoritative voices and empowering perspectives.
Step by Step is a leading youth charity working across the South of England to empower young people facing hardship. Every year, we support over 1,500 young people through accommodation, mental health support, and opportunities to gain education, employment and life skills.
Our mission is to prevent youth homelessness and support young people to realise their full potential. Through our Be the Hero campaign, we champion young people as resilient individuals and recognise all those who stand with them as heroes in their own right.
We actively welcome opportunities to contribute to media stories, reports and features that raise awareness of the challenges facing young people today.
Our experienced spokespeople can:
Provide expert commentary on issues affecting vulnerable young people, including homelessness, mental health, education and social policy
Respond quickly to breaking news or policy announcements
Offer regional insights across Hampshire, Surrey, Dorset, Wiltshire, West Berkshire and West Sussex
Supply anonymised case studies and youth stories with consent
Write authored articles, thought leadership pieces and opinion columns
Whether you need an immediate quote or a long-term contributor, we can work flexibly to meet your editorial needs.
We bring:
Authority and credibility: With over 30 years' experience, we are recognised as leaders in youth support and homelessness prevention.
Timely response: We understand media deadlines and can provide quotes or interviews at short notice.
Regional relevance: We operate across six counties in the South of England and can offer local case studies and data.
Empowering perspective: Our Be the Hero campaign reframes young people as changemakers and highlights the impact of community support.
We are committed to accurate, constructive and values-led media engagement that contributes meaningfully to public debate.
young people were supported by Step by Step last year
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