At Step by Step we passionately believe in supporting local young people who are going through hard times. We take a unique step by step approach, providing accommodation, personal development opportunities, and specialist support services. Our approach helps young people to identify and fulfil their aspirations.
Excellence in all we do. Teamwork through successful collaborations and partnerships. Honesty and openness. Ownership of our work, words, and actions. Strength by building courage and resilience.
It is our vision for every young person facing adversity, including homelessness, to realise their aspirations and reach their full potential.
1 in 100 young people are now expected to experience homelessness, but only 1 in 5 local authorities offer advocacy to support young people.
Unemployment rates are three times higher for 16-25 year olds when compared with the rest of the UK population.
Half of all mental health problems have been established by the age of 14, rising to 75% by age 24.
There are many ways you can get involved. Click on the icons to find out more about something you’re interested in.
£10
could provide a social activity for one young person.
could cover the cost of registering a young person to learn through AQA.
enables us to accommodate a young person for one night.
could provide a young person with a specialist counselling session.
could provide accommodation and access to our full range of support to a young person for one week.
Esme's Story
When she was just 13 years old, Esme moved to the UK to live with her mum. Tragically, her mum passed away only a week later. Read more
John's Story
John moved into our Dorset Foyer accommodation following a family breakdown. He has high-functioning autism. His communication difficulties meant that he initially struggled to engage with staff at even the most basic level. Read more
Mia's Story
Mia had always had a difficult relationship with her mum. From the age of 13, she was regularly being kicked out of home and finding herself sofa surfing, moving from one friend to another and with no stability in her life. Read more
Karen's Story
When Karen’s relationship with her partner broke down, she was unable to return home to her mum due to ongoing problems, and so found herself with nowhere to go. We gave her an emergency bed at our Krystal House foyer. Read more
James' Story
James is an incredible success story and one that has its roots in the time he came to Step by Step ten years ago... Read moreYOUNG PEOPLE reached through Peer Education and Community Presentations.
YOUNG PEOPLE directly supported through Step by Step's Services.
EDUCATION OR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES were accessed over the course of the year.
FREE COUNSELLING SESSIONS were delivered to young people last year.
Kindness Can Bridge the Gap
We were delighted to receive a generous offer of help from one of our corporate supporters, No Fear Bridge. They reached out to us to offer emergency funding at a time they know charities are facing unprecedented challenges
Our Response to COVID-19 Coronavirus
With recent events regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus, we would like to update you on our response to what is an uncertain and emerging situation. We take the health and safety of the young people we support and our members of staff very seriously.
10K Sponsored Walk at Devil's Punch Bowl
Join our 10K charity walk at the Devil's Punch Bowl in Surrey and get sponsored to help young people facing homelessness.
Sleep Out Extreme 2020
To mark the 10th anniversary of our annual Sleep Out event, we're going back to basics with Sleep Out Extreme. Can you take on the challenge and raise money for young people experiencing homelessness?
