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Brighter Futures 2024 Now Live

Brighter Futures 2024 Now Live

3 May 2024

Our Brighter Futures appeal is back for 2024, once again asking individuals, companies and community groups to help fund our essential wraparound services.

Big Give 2025 - Double Your Donation

Big Give 2025 - Double Your Donation

2 December 2025

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Liam's Video: Overcoming Adversity

Liam's Video: Overcoming Adversity

15 April 2024

Liam was supported by Step by Step's Launch team when he was made homeless. His Support Worker helped him find safe accommodation and start to put his life back together. Crucially, Liam had somewhere to turn when he hit his lowest point.

Step by Step Fostering Officially Launched

Step by Step Fostering Officially Launched

14 March 2024

We are delighted to report that our new independent fostering agency is open and already supporting young people. Step by Step Fostering has achieved the milestone of Ofsted registration and is now onboarding its first foster carers.

Zurich See How Their Support Transforms Young Lives

Zurich See How Their Support Transforms Young Lives

8 March 2024

The support of our corporate and community partners is essential in keeping our services running. We couldn’t support so many young people each year without them. So it was with great delight that we welcomed a team from the Zurich Community Trust..

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Young Artists Inspire Brighter Futures

Young Artists Inspire Brighter Futures

1 February 2024

We were delighted to host a fantastic art exhibition on the 23rd of January at our Aldershot Foyer, which featured the incredible work of talented local art students.

Open Doors 2023 a Great Success

Open Doors 2023 a Great Success

15 January 2024

We are delighted to report that our Open Doors 2023 appeal raised over £53,000. This fantastic result is thanks to the generosity of our amazing supporters, including individuals, companies and community groups.

Gala Dinner a Resounding Success

Gala Dinner a Resounding Success

27 November 2023

We held our first ever Gala Dinner on Friday 24th November and it proved to be a resounding success. Taking place at the beautiful Elvetham Hotel in Fleet, the evening saw 100 guests gather to celebrate the work of Step by Step.

Step by Step Services Achieve Ofsted Registration

Step by Step Services Achieve Ofsted Registration

14 November 2023

We are delighted to announce that our Foyer and Supported Lodgings accommodation services have passed Ofsted registration. This is a major achievement, helping to cement the future of services that hundreds of young people rely on each year.

Rent Guarantors: A Further Barrier to Independent Living

Rent Guarantors: A Further Barrier to Independent Living

3 November 2023

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.

Stevie's Story: Step by Step Saved My Life

Stevie's Story: Step by Step Saved My Life

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.

Sleepers Brave the Cold to Raise Essential Funds

Sleepers Brave the Cold to Raise Essential Funds

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.

Introducing Step by Step Fostering

Introducing Step by Step Fostering

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.

Nicola's Story: Realising a Dream

Nicola's Story: Realising a Dream

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."

2022-23 Impact Report Now Available

2022-23 Impact Report Now Available

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. 

Mae Partridge Joins SWP Board

Mae Partridge Joins SWP Board

18 September 2023

Step by Step's Head of Foyers and Wellbeing Services, Mae Partridge, has joined the board of the Surrey Wellbeing Partnership.

Join Us for Sleep Out 2023

Join Us for Sleep Out 2023

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.