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David Smith

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Stepping Stone CEO. Dad 2 3 hubby 2 1. Mariner & Citizen. Loves walking the dog, chillin with a pint and having a chuckle. Wannabe cad and bounder

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For thousands of people living in supported housing, the benefits system can prevent them from working. We’re proud to support this YMCA England & Wales open letter, calling on the government to reform the system and break down the barriers to work. ymca.org.uk/ymca-open-lett…

For thousands of people living in supported housing, the benefits system can prevent them from working. 

We’re proud to support this <a href="/YMCAEng_Wales/">YMCA England & Wales</a> open letter, calling on the government to reform the system and break down the barriers to work. ymca.org.uk/ymca-open-lett…
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Trapped in unemployment and unable to live independently – that’s the reality for many in supported housing due to benefits barriers. We're proud to support YMCA England & Wales's open letter for reform. ymca.org.uk/ymca-open-lett…

Trapped in unemployment and unable to live independently – that’s the reality for many in supported housing due to benefits barriers. 

We're proud to support <a href="/YMCAEng_Wales/">YMCA England & Wales</a>'s open letter for reform. ymca.org.uk/ymca-open-lett…
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🗞️Newsflash: We haven't been building enough social homes for years. However, with proper investment from the government, the future could look very different.📈 #BuildSocialHousing

🗞️Newsflash: We haven't been building enough social homes for years.

However, with proper investment from the government, the future could look very different.📈

#BuildSocialHousing
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🎉 We're counting down to #InternationalWomensDay! We’re celebrating the achievements of women, amplifying their voices, and pushing for a more equal world. 💜✨ Join us as we recognize progress, challenge bias, and advocate for real change. Who inspires you? Share their story!

🎉 We're counting down to #InternationalWomensDay!

We’re celebrating the achievements of women, amplifying their voices, and pushing for a more equal world. 💜✨

Join us as we recognize progress, challenge bias, and advocate for real change. Who inspires you? Share their story!
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One of our customers has accessed our Stepping Stone Projects hardship fund to purchase a sofa and tables from British Heart Foundation to furnish her new flat. We understand the importance of furniture in making a house a home, enabling people to feel safe, secure and comfortable.

One of our customers has accessed our Stepping Stone Projects hardship fund to purchase a sofa and tables from <a href="/TheBHF/">British Heart Foundation</a> to furnish her new flat.

We understand the importance of furniture in making a house a home, enabling people to feel safe, secure and comfortable.
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A huge thank you to Centrepoint for their generous voucher donation! 💙 Our customers have been able to shop at B&M and turn their flats into real homes. One client even took up flower arranging to add a personal touch! 🌸✨

A huge thank you to <a href="/centrepointuk/">Centrepoint</a> for their generous voucher donation! 💙

Our customers have been able to shop at B&amp;M and turn their flats into real homes. One client even took up flower arranging to add a personal touch! 🌸✨
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It’s time to create a system that truly empowers women with the care they deserve. At Stepping Stone Projects, we’re committed to supporting women experiencing homelessness through female-only accommodation and tailored support.

It’s time to create a system that truly empowers women with the care they deserve. 

At Stepping Stone Projects, we’re committed to supporting women experiencing homelessness through female-only accommodation and tailored support.
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We’re delighted to announce Sarah as our new Assistant Director of Transformation at Stepping Stone Projects! 🎉 Starting as a volunteer, her passion, dedication, and expertise have truly shone through in roles like Operations Manager, & Digital Transformation Lead. #IWD2025

We’re delighted to announce Sarah as our new Assistant Director of Transformation at Stepping Stone Projects! 🎉

Starting as a volunteer, her passion, dedication, and expertise have truly shone through in roles like Operations Manager, &amp; Digital Transformation Lead.

#IWD2025
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! 💜 Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women everywhere and continue the fight for equality, empowerment, and opportunity for all. Let’s keep lifting each other up! #IWD2025

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! 💜 

Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women everywhere and continue the fight for equality, empowerment, and opportunity for all.

Let’s keep lifting each other up! #IWD2025
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Homeless families are being moved miles away from communities, schools and workplaces. The government must stop sinking money into temporary solutions and use the June Spending Review to invest in social homes. theguardian.com/society/2025/m…

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The 🔑 to ending the housing emergency? Investing in social homes! Tell the chancellor to invest the money needed to build the social rent homes that England is crying out for. ✍️ Please sign our open letter (it only takes a minute): shltr.org.uk/1fnWD

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Housing isn’t just bricks & mortar—it’s about safe, warm, secure homes for people. We need more investment in social & truly affordable housing to meet demand. It’s time to take action! 🏠💜 housingdigital.co.uk/invest-in-affo…

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Last week, our Rochdale Prevention team attended the Food Solutions Forum hosted by Action Together. A fantastic event tackling food poverty! We shared requests for essential items exchanged contacts, and collaborated on solutions. Great to see the community unite for change!

Last week, our Rochdale Prevention team attended the Food Solutions Forum hosted by <a href="/WeActTogether/">Action Together</a>. A fantastic event tackling food poverty!

We shared requests for essential items exchanged contacts, and collaborated on solutions. Great to see the community unite for change!
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We’re so proud of Kerem! 🎉 In just a few months, he’s: 🎓 Passed Maths & English exams 🏠 Set up a cleaning rota to maintain his shared home ✈️ Pursuing his dream of working in aviation With the right support, independence & confidence can grow. 💙

We’re so proud of Kerem! 🎉 

In just a few months, he’s:  
🎓 Passed Maths &amp; English exams 
🏠 Set up a cleaning rota to maintain his shared home   
✈️ Pursuing his dream of working in aviation   

With the right support, independence &amp; confidence can grow. 💙
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Since joining SSP, John has taken positive steps, including setting gambling limits to regain control. We worked with the council to resolve his tax debts, getting him an exemption. Now, we're creating a plan to help him manage his finances and set him up for success.

Since joining SSP, John has taken positive steps, including setting gambling limits to regain control. 

We worked with the council to resolve his tax debts, getting him an exemption. Now, we're creating a plan to help him manage his finances and set him up for success.
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We're thrilled to share that Taylor has landed his very own tenancy! 🏡 His excitement and hard work have paid off, and with support from SSP, he's achieved his dream of living independently. So proud of how much Taylor has grown!

We're thrilled to share that Taylor has landed his very own tenancy! 🏡 His excitement and hard work have paid off, and with support from SSP, he's achieved his dream of living independently. 
So proud of how much Taylor has grown!
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After 40 years, we're just as committed to changing the lives of people experiencing homelessness in the North West. We spoke to our customers and colleagues about their experience at Stepping Stone Projects over the years. Watch our full video here: youtu.be/Wt7cXiGud7M

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In the last 10 years, we've grown from 168 bedspaces, to now offer 700 homes and over 900 support places. We're also procuring 50 more homes, with 80 more in development, so we can be better equipped than ever to support those facing homelessness. #EndHomelessness #SSP40

In the last 10 years, we've grown from 168 bedspaces, to now offer 700 homes and over 900 support places.

We're also procuring 50 more homes, with 80 more in development, so we can be better equipped than ever to support those facing homelessness.

#EndHomelessness #SSP40
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After moving into our Blackburn accommodation last year, Allie secured her own social housing tenancy with our support! She received a deposit, essential grants for furniture, £240 towards bills & a £50 Asda voucher. Now, she feels confident in independent living! 💙

After moving into our Blackburn accommodation last year, Allie secured her own social housing tenancy with our support!
She received a deposit, essential grants for furniture, £240 towards bills &amp; a £50 Asda voucher. Now, she feels confident in independent living! 💙
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Spring at Stamford Villa, our accommodation opened in 2022 by Secretary of State, Angela Rayner. This pioneering project, with Cornerstone Place and Ashton Pioneer Homes, offers self-contained flats and long-term support for our customers on the path to independence.

Spring at Stamford Villa, our accommodation opened in 2022 by Secretary of State, <a href="/AngelaRayner/">Angela Rayner</a>.

This pioneering project, with <a href="/CPhomelessness/">Cornerstone Place</a> and <a href="/AshtonPioneer/">Ashton Pioneer Homes</a>, offers self-contained flats and long-term support for our customers on the path to independence.