Read the latest youth homelessness news, charity updates and service developments from Step by Step,
10 February 2026
We are delighted to announce that Golden Acre Foods are partnering with Step by Step to fund a Supported Independence Flat at our Aldershot foyer. This offers life-changing support to young people at risk of homelessness.
30 January 2026
Step by Step welcomes the Government’s announcement that they are aiming to reverse the decline in foster carer numbers. The proposed focus on removing barriers, supporting flexibility, and developing new models of care is encouraging...
26 January 2026
Holly is one of the incredible runners taking on the 2026 London Marathon for Step by Step. Here she shares a bit about herself, why she chose Step by Step, and the personal reasons behind undertaking this challenge.
7 January 2026
We are delighted to report that our 2025 Christmas fundraising appeal was our most successful ever. Over £72,000 was raised to support young people, not just over the festive period, but throughout the year.
18 December 2025
We have published a new analysis examining what the government’s National Plan to End Homelessness could mean for young people, and where the system still risks falling short.
16 December 2025
ITV News recently highlighted the power of Supported Lodgings. Watch the feature and learn how you could become a host for a young person in need.
11 December 2025
We’re calling on individuals, community groups and companies to donate to our Take a Stand This Christmas appeal and support brave young people on their journey from homelessness to a brighter future.
2 December 2025
This year, we are kicking off our Christmas fundraising appeal by taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge. This means that donations made between 2nd and 9th December can be doubled, at no extra cost to the donor or charity.
28 November 2025
The campaign shines a light on the financial cliff edge facing care leavers as they turn 18, whilst often still in full-time education - calling for fairer financial support to help them build independent lives.
11 November 2025
From 9th to 16th November, we’ll be taking part in the first ever National Supported Lodgings Week. This is a fantastic opportunity to shine a light on a service changing the lives of hundreds of young people every year.
16 October 2025
A record 172,420 children in England are in temporary accommodation, facing instability that often continues into adulthood.
14 October 2025
Sleep Out 2025 was a fantastic success, raising over £15,000 for young people facing homelessness. The evening was a mixture of fun, reflection and positive action – taking a stand against youth homelessness.
30 September 2025
It’s not just our team that is passionate about Sleep Out, and the opportunity to raise vital funds and awareness – past participants have shared with us their thoughts on the experience. Here’s what some of them told us…
27 August 2025
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new move on accommodation in Basingstoke. The three bedroom house will allow young people to take the next step and live independently in the community, but with support available from a Step by Step...
12 August 2025
The Step by Step Golf Team Challenge at Camberley Heath was a fantastic success, raising over £8,000 to support our life changing services.
1 August 2025
We’re excited to announce the return of our flagship fundraising event with Sleep Out 2025. Now in its 13th year, the event has attracted thousands of participants since its inception, and helped change hundreds of young lives.
