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Step by Step Podcast - Episode Three

Step by Step Podcast - Episode Three

28 October 2024

Episode Three: Supporting Separated Children The Step by Step podcast is back! We hear the incredible story of Bilal, a separated child who found himself alone, and his Supported Lodgings host, Ewan, who wanted to make a difference.

Go the Distance for Young People Facing Homelessness

Go the Distance for Young People Facing Homelessness

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Step by Step Nominated for Multiple Awards

Step by Step Nominated for Multiple Awards

16 October 2024

Step by Step are finalists in no less than three categories in this year’s National Children & Young People Awards!

Sleep Out 2024 Raises £19,000

Sleep Out 2024 Raises £19,000

14 October 2024

Sleep Out 2024 was a fantastic success, raising over £19,000 to support our life-changing services. Over 100 participants braved the cold in support of young people facing homelessness, making it one of our biggest Sleep Outs ever.

Lydia's Story: A New Life After Losing Everything

Lydia's Story: A New Life After Losing Everything

11 October 2024

After tragically losing both of her parents by the age of 16, Lydia came to Step by Step for support. In this interview, Lydia tells her inspirational story of overcoming adversity and how her Supported Lodgings Host.

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Impact Report 2023-24 Now Available

Impact Report 2023-24 Now Available

8 October 2024

We are delighted to present the Step by Step Impact Report 2023/24. We supported more young people than ever before, preventing youth homelessness while empowering young people to move on to independent living.

Sleep Out 2024 Hits 100 Sign-Ups

Sleep Out 2024 Hits 100 Sign-Ups

24 September 2024

This year’s Sleep Out is set to be one of the biggest yet, with 100 people now signed up. And with over two weeks still to go, we’re hoping to have even more Sleepers on board and raising funds for an incredibly worthwhile cause.

Remember a Charity Week: Anne's Legacy

Remember a Charity Week: Anne's Legacy

9 September 2024

“Almost forty years ago, a speaker came into the primary school in Aldershot where I was teaching. She was from a local charity set up to support homeless children and young people."

Remember a Charity Week 2024

Remember a Charity Week 2024

9 September 2024

Taking place between 9th and 15th September, Remember a Charity Week 2024 is a chance to talk about the huge impact of leaving a gift to charity in your will.

Step by Step Opens New Move On Accommodation

Step by Step Opens New Move On Accommodation

14 August 2024

Step by Step has taken a major step forward in its mission to support vulnerable young people with the launch of a new accommodation service. Move On accommodation sees young people living independently in the community.

Our Social Return on Investment 2024

Our Social Return on Investment 2024

12 August 2024

For every one pound invested, Step by Step generates £6.80 in social value. That was the headline finding of our recently-commissioned Social Return on Investment research. This was co-produced by Nicola Lynch, Advanced Social Value Practitioner...

Moving Towards Independence: Young People's Recommendations

Moving Towards Independence: Young People's Recommendations

30 July 2024

Moving Towards Independence is a unique study, giving a voice to young people moving on from Supported Lodgings and into independent living. It heard directly from young people, collating their experiences, challenges and suggestions for change.

Practitioners Hear Young People's Voices

Practitioners Hear Young People's Voices

29 July 2024

Step by Step hosted an inspiring and insightful event, presenting the findings of the recent Moving Towards Independence study. This research was a collaborative project between Step by Step...

Our Plans 2024-25 Now Available

Our Plans 2024-25 Now Available

29 July 2024

We are delighted to present Our Plans 2024-25, a concise look at our key projects and priorities for the current financial year. 

Host Christine Has Dedicated Her Life to Supporting Young People

Host Christine Has Dedicated Her Life to Supporting Young People

25 July 2024

One of our amazing Supported Lodgings Hosts, Christine, shares her incredible story of offering a brighter future to dozens of Separated Children.

Will You Take on Sleep Out 2024?

Will You Take on Sleep Out 2024?

15 July 2024

We’re excited to announce that the Step by Step Sleep Out is back for 2024! Taking place on Friday 11th October, participants will bed down underneath the stars for the night, with just their sleeping bags to protect them from the elements.

Brighter Futures 2024 Raises £9,000

Brighter Futures 2024 Raises £9,000

4 July 2024

We are pleased to report that this year’s Brighter Futures appeal raised just under £9,000 – a fantastic amount that will make a genuine difference to the young people we support.