Check out our recent news and find out what we've been up to recently.
3 November 2025
Young people already struggle to find affordable rental properties, escpecially when facing the challenges of homelessness. Now it appears the need to find a rent guarantor is adding another, insurmountable barrier.
25 October 2023
Stevie shares her story in this emotional video. She is starkly honest about what might have become of her if not for Step by Step.
16 October 2023
Sleep Out 2023 was a great success, with 65 participants giving up their beds for the night to raise funds and awareness for young people facing homelessness.
9 October 2023
We are delighted to announce the launch of Step by Step Fostering. This new company is an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) that will operate in six counties across the South of England.
27 September 2023
“I was supported by Step by Step when I became homeless 15 years ago. Today, I am happily married, a proud parent and content in life. If it wasn’t for Step by Step, I don’t know what path I would have taken."
21 September 2023
We are proud to present our 2022-23 Impact Report. This gives a brief overview of our work and impact during the 2022-23 financial year.
18 September 2023
Step by Step's Head of Foyers and Wellbeing Services, Mae Partridge, has joined the board of the Surrey Wellbeing Partnership.
5 September 2023
It’s back! Sleep Out 2023 takes place on Friday 13th October. Following on from the success of last year’s event, we are delighted to confirm that the Sleep Out will be taking place at Farnborough Business Park once again.
17 July 2023
We’ve launched a new initiative to help young people shape the direction of Step by Step. Speak Out! is a forum that meets once a month where young people give feedback on our services and talk about changes that would benefit them.
26 June 2023
The standard rate of housing benefit is too low to pay for even the most basic of rented rooms or flats. For most people on Universal Credit, the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) falls short of covering their rent.
17 May 2023
We’re excited to reveal that Supported Lodgings Host Debbie Cornell was a recent recipient of a Coronation Champions Award. This is an incredible honour, awarded to only 500 people across the country.
15 May 2023
As well as accommodating and supporting local young people going through tough times, Step by Step is proud to support Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC).
24 April 2023
We are delighted to announce that Keith Gathergood has won a Hart Chairman’s Volunteer Recognition Award. The scheme recognises volunteers who have made a significant contribution to the community during 2022.
21 April 2023
The Step by Step Fire Walk proved to be a great success, raising over £6,500 for young people facing homelessness and other challenges.
13 March 2023
Supported Lodgings host Debbie has won a Hampshire High Sheriff’s Award for her contribution to the community.
10 March 2023
We are excited to announce our hot new event for 2023 – the Step by Step Fire Walk! Taking place on 19th April at our Basingstoke Foyer, the fire walk will see participants walking barefoot over hot coals to raise money for Step by Step.
