Step by Step Partnership Ltd

We would like to say a massive thank you to Howdens for donating a new worktop and kitchen doors to one of our Supported Independence Flats in Aldershot. Another huge thank you to Kevin Cresswell from OASIS ELECTRICS LIMITED for kindly donating his time to install the new cooker and extractor fan.

Young people from many different backgrounds can face homelessness, which is why it is so important to have a diverse range of Supported Lodgings Hosts to reflect that. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” profile for a host. As long as you have a spare room and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people in need you can become a host. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ec6qir2c

💪 Do you want to make a stand against youth homelessness? 💪 Join Sleep Out 2024 and support young people who need your help! Taking place on Friday 11th October at Farnborough Business Park, the Sleep Out is a fantastic way to get together and raise vital funds for young people facing homelessness. Too many young people are without a safe place to call home. Give up your bed for the night and help make a difference. Click below to find out more!

Work for Step by Step! We're looking for a full-time Support Worker to join our fab Launch team in Aldershot, supporting young people with advice, guidance and one-to-one support. You will play a key role in helping young people get back on their feet and realise their potential. Click below to find out more!

It was fantastic to welcome Alex Baker MP to our Aldershot Foyer recently. We presented the recommendations of our Moving Towards Independence research project, co-authored by young people themselves. We're looking forward to collaborating in the future.

In the UK the number of young people leaving care with nowhere to turn to once they've left continues to increase. From 2022-2023 the number of care leavers facing homelessness rose 9% from 3,390 to 3,710. All young people deserve a stable and caring place to call home. Our Supported Lodgings Hosts provide young people in this situation with a safe, supportive environment and the skills they need to thrive in the future. If you have a spare room and would like to make a meaningful difference to a young person's life, you can find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ec6qir2c

We have taken a major step forward in our mission to support young people with the official opening of our new Move On accommodation! The house in Farnborough will be a safe, comfortable home for three young people at any one time. They will live independently, learning to live with others and manage a house, while still having a safety net to fall back on. This will have the additional benefit of freeing up places in our Aldershot foyer that can be used for young people with higher support needs. Step by Step CEO, Debbie, commented: “The new Move On accommodation will provide a much-needed environment where young people can gain independence while continuing to receive the guidance they need to transition smoothly into adulthood. By offering tailored support and safe accommodation, Step by Step empowers young people to build the skills and confidence required for a brighter future.”

Calling all runners! 🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️ Will you take on the Basingstoke Half Marathon,10k or 5k for Step by Step? Taking place on Sunday 6th October, this event is known for its friendly welcome, traffic-free roads and scenic course. Choose the distance that suits you. Why not run it for young people facing homelessness? Raise over £100 for an exclusive Step by Step running vest! #BasingstokeHalfMarathon #BasingstokeHalf

This International Youth Day, let's celebrate the boundless potential of the younger generation. They are strong, they are resiliant, they are energetic, they are creative. They are an exciting, limitless future. #InternationalYouthDay2024

Our new Move On accommodation is shaping up nicely, ready for its opening next week! The team have worked extra hard, decorating, building furniture and adding finishing touches to make it a comfortable, welcoming home for the young people set to move in.