Check out our recent news and find out what we've been up to recently.
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.
9 March 2023
It's a vital part of our support to advocate for young people in our communities and to challenge decisions that have a negative impact on young people.
22 February 2023
We were delighted to welcome 11 delegates from Hong Kong recently. Representatives from a number of charities visited Step by Step’s Aldershot foyer to find out about the work we do, our specialist services and how we are funded.
9 February 2023
Step by Step CEO, Debbie Moreton, was delighted to attend a recent reception at the House of Lords. The event celebrated 10 years of the innovative Street Link service.
8 February 2023
We are delighted to report that Sarah Johnson has been awarded Volunteer of the Year Award at the West Berkshire Council Community Champion Awards.
24 January 2023
Debbie shares her incredible story, talking about her time as a Supported Lodgings Host for Step by Step. She has accommodated and cared for an amazing 56 young people who would otherwise be homeless. Check out this compelling, emotional video.
3 January 2023
Step by Step resident Kyleigh has shared her story with newspaper and website i-News. She bravely spoke of her experiences in care, the support she has since received, and how she has gained the confidence to find her voice.
21 December 2022
We are pleased to announce that Smurfit Kappa are funding one of our Supported Independence Flats – for an entire year! The Aldershot-based packaging solutions company are a new corporate partner for Step by Step.
