Read the latest youth homelessness news, charity updates and service developments from Step by Step,
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.
18 October 2022
While homelessness can affect young people from a range of backgrounds, youth homeless charity Step by Step have found that one group is disproportionately affected: care leavers.
30 August 2022
Leaving a donation to charity in your Will, also known as ‘Legacy Giving’, can make a huge difference to your chosen good cause.
12 August 2022
Step by Step recently backed a campaign by the NSPCC to update the law regarding ‘persons in positions of trust’. We are delighted to report that this campaign has been successful and resulted in a change that will offer protection...
30 June 2022
We are delighted to report that Croudace Homes are sponsoring one of our Supported Independence Flats. This funding means a safe and supported home for four young people at any one time...
23 June 2022
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Opportunities Fund – a way to quickly support young people with the items they need to succeed. The Opportunities Fund is a pot of money that can be used for any of the young people we support.
1 April 2022
With house prices at astronomical levels, renting a property is usually the only option for young people starting out on their own. However, an emerging phenomenon is making even the rental market unassailable for an increasing number of young people
16 February 2022
We are delighted to announce that our new Launch service is live, ready to support young people with early intervention advice, information and signposting.
29 November 2021
We were delighted to receive a visit from HRH The Countess of Wessex. Her Royal Highness met staff at our Aldershot Foyer to hear about the work we do with local young people and to mark the launch of our Step by Step Fostering project.
27 September 2021
A new survey of young people found widespread concern that the ending of the Universal Credit uplift could lead to increased hardship and ultimately homelessness.
11 August 2021
Supported Lodgings Manager Kelly shares a memory of just one of the young people she helped. For Kelly, this particular memory resonates even after many years and she still recalls it vividly.
2 June 2021
The ban on evictions ended on 31st May 2021. We believe that this will lead to a huge number of evictions and an increase in homelessness as a result, and that young people will be considerably affected.
26 November 2020
A disturbing figure quoted by The Guardian suggests that 1 in 4 young care leavers find themselves homeless at 18 years old. This is a statistic we should be deeply concerned about as a society. Something is clearly going wrong.
16 July 2020
The BBC recently covered the story of Olivia, a 17-year-old living with a Supported Lodgings host.
3 June 2020
We look at how young people are particularly affected by the coronavirus, drawing on recent research, the stories of young people affected, and the experiences of Step by Step frontline staff.
