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7 March 2026
Read the latest youth homelessness news, charity updates and service developments from Step by Step,
25 November 2025
The fostering community in England is facing an urgent crisis. Statistics released in December from the Department for Education reveal a worrying decline in the number of approved foster carers.
7 March 2026
3 December 2024
Our Christmas fundraising appeal is back for 2024. This year, we’re inviting our supporters to see the unique potential in young people – sometimes all they need is someone to believe in them.
19 November 2024
A team from Step by Step and the University of Southampton recently attended the Houses of Parliament to present the findings of their collaborative research project, Moving Towards Independence.
1 November 2024
The Chancellor's 2024 budget was presented as one designed to protect the most vulnerable in society. But will it really protect them if it means services for those vulnerable groups have to be withdrawn?
31 October 2024
One of our incredible Supported Lodgings Hosts, Lorraine, shares her experience supporting young people going through some of the toughest times imaginable.
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.
16 October 2024
Step by Step are finalists in no less than three categories in this year’s National Children & Young People Awards!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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...
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.
