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Smurfit Kappa Sponsor Step by Step Flat

Smurfit Kappa Sponsor Step by Step Flat

21 December 2022

We are pleased to announce that Smurfit Kappa are funding one of our Supported Independence Flats – for an entire year! The Aldershot-based packaging solutions company are a new corporate partner for Step by Step.

Aldershot Open Day

Aldershot Open Day

7 March 2026

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Who cares? The Link Between Leaving Care and Homelessness

Who cares? The Link Between Leaving Care and Homelessness

18 October 2022

While homelessness can affect young people from a range of backgrounds, youth homeless charity Step by Step have found that one group is disproportionately affected: care leavers.

Remembering a Charity in Your Will

Remembering a Charity in Your Will

30 August 2022

Leaving a donation to charity in your Will, also known as ‘Legacy Giving’, can make a huge difference to your chosen good cause.

Step by Step Back Change in Child Protection Law

Step by Step Back Change in Child Protection Law

12 August 2022

Step by Step recently backed a campaign by the NSPCC to update the law regarding ‘persons in positions of trust’. We are delighted to report that this campaign has been successful and resulted in a change that will offer protection...

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Croudace Homes Sponsor Step by Step Flat

Croudace Homes Sponsor Step by Step Flat

30 June 2022

We are delighted to report that Croudace Homes are sponsoring one of our Supported Independence Flats. This funding means a safe and supported home for four young people at any one time...

New Opportunities Fund Launched

New Opportunities Fund Launched

23 June 2022

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Opportunities Fund – a way to quickly support young people with the items they need to succeed. The Opportunities Fund is a pot of money that can be used for any of the young people we support.

Bidding Wars: Young People Outbid on a Place to Live

Bidding Wars: Young People Outbid on a Place to Live

1 April 2022

With house prices at astronomical levels, renting a property is usually the only option for young people starting out on their own. However, an emerging phenomenon is making even the rental market unassailable for an increasing number of young people

Introducing Launch – Advice and Guidance for Young People

Introducing Launch – Advice and Guidance for Young People

16 February 2022

We are delighted to announce that our new Launch service is live, ready to support young people with early intervention advice, information and signposting.

HRH The Countess of Wessex Visits Aldershot Foyer

HRH The Countess of Wessex Visits Aldershot Foyer

29 November 2021

We were delighted to receive a visit from HRH The Countess of Wessex. Her Royal Highness met staff at our Aldershot Foyer to hear about the work we do with local young people and to mark the launch of our Step by Step Fostering project.

Universal Credit Cut Could Increase Homelessness

Universal Credit Cut Could Increase Homelessness

27 September 2021

A new survey of young people found widespread concern that the ending of the Universal Credit uplift could lead to increased hardship and ultimately homelessness.

A Special Memory

A Special Memory

11 August 2021

Supported Lodgings Manager Kelly shares a memory of just one of the young people she helped. For Kelly, this particular memory resonates even after many years and she still recalls it vividly.

End of Eviction Ban Puts Young People at Risk

End of Eviction Ban Puts Young People at Risk

2 June 2021

The ban on evictions ended on 31st May 2021. We believe that this will lead to a huge number of evictions and an increase in homelessness as a result, and that young people will be considerably affected.

From Care to Where? Care Leavers and Homelessness

From Care to Where? Care Leavers and Homelessness

26 November 2020

A disturbing figure quoted by The Guardian suggests that 1 in 4 young care leavers find themselves homeless at 18 years old. This is a statistic we should be deeply concerned about as a society. Something is clearly going wrong.

Supported Lodgings Featured on BBC News

Supported Lodgings Featured on BBC News

16 July 2020

The BBC recently covered the story of Olivia, a 17-year-old living with a Supported Lodgings host.

Coronavirus: The Impact on Young People

Coronavirus: The Impact on Young People

3 June 2020

We look at how young people are particularly affected by the coronavirus, drawing on recent research, the stories of young people affected, and the experiences of Step by Step frontline staff.

Beneath the Tip of the Iceberg - The Hidden Homelessness Crisis

Beneath the Tip of the Iceberg - The Hidden Homelessness Crisis

31 May 2019

For many people the common misconception persists that homelessness is all about 'rough sleeping' and little else. However, recent findings revealsthat thirteen times more people are termed hidden homeless compared with those sleeping rough.