Sleep Out 2025 Group Shot

NEWS

Read the latest youth homelessness news, charity updates and service developments from Step by Step,

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."

Step by Step Golf Day 2026

Step by Step Golf Day 2026

20 July 2026

GET INVOLVED
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...

EVENTS

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.

Step by Step and University of Southampton Launch Research Project

Step by Step and University of Southampton Launch Research Project

17 June 2024

Moving Towards Independence is a joint project between Step by Step and the Centre for Homelessness Research and Practice (CHRP), based at the University of Southampton.

Step by Step Podcast - Episode Two

Step by Step Podcast - Episode Two

14 June 2024

Episode Two: Hosting a Homeless Young Person The latest instalment of our new podcast features chat veteran Zoe Hanson in conversation with Jayne Lillis, Senior Placement Co-Ordinator.

Step by Step Are Charity of the Year Finalists

Step by Step Are Charity of the Year Finalists

10 June 2024

We were delighted to be selected as a finalist in the Charity of the Year category at the Place to Be Proud Of Awards 2024.

Introducing the Step by Step Podcast

Introducing the Step by Step Podcast

15 May 2024

Episode One: Becoming a Foster Carer We're excited to announce the launch of our new podcast! The Step by Step Podcast will bring you fascinating insights from members of our team and the young people we work wit

Supported Lodgings Expands into Wokingham

Supported Lodgings Expands into Wokingham

7 May 2024

We are proud to announce that our Supported Lodgings service is expanding its reach and will soon be transforming the lives of young people in Wokingham.

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.