Supported Lodgings and Fostering Christmas Afternoon Tea, Basingstoke
3 December 2026
Thinking about becoming a Supported Lodgings host? Join our live online Q&A on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 1 December 2026 at 6pm. You'll speak to someone who has already opened their home to a young person, and you can ask anything you like. Keep your camera off and ask anonymously if you prefer.
Sign up for the Q&AThe details
It's a relaxed, hour-long online session where you can hear what hosting is really like from someone who is already doing it. There's no presentation to sit through and no pressure to sign up for anything. It's simply a chance to ask your questions and get honest answers.
The Q&A is for anyone curious about hosting, especially if you heard about Supported Lodgings during National Supported Lodgings Week and want to find out more. You don't need to have made up your mind. If you have a spare room and live in Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey, Wiltshire, West Berkshire or West Sussex, this is a good place to start.
Anything you're wondering about. People often want to know:
No question is too small or too obvious.
You'll be speaking to Carol, who has already opened her home to a young person. She'll share her own experience and answer your questions from a host's point of view.
Sign up using the link on this page. Once you've signed up, we'll send you the link to join on Teams. On the night, you can take part however you feel most comfortable: camera on or off, asking out loud, or typing your question anonymously in the chat.
Yes. Send us your question through our Instagram stories at @stepbystep_charity, and we'll put it to our host on the night. If you can't make it, you can still send yours in.
You can find out more about hosting, and get in touch with our team, here.
Take a Stand against youth homelessness. Your first step is simply a conversation.
No. The Q&A is for anyone who's curious. Coming along doesn't commit you to anything.
No. You can keep your camera off and ask questions anonymously in the chat.
No. You can join from your web browser using the link we send you.
Send it to us through our Instagram stories at @stepbystep_charity, or visit our Become a Supported Lodgings host page to contact the team.