Stepping Stones has received an award to support our work, and can now count on the support from the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation's London Luton Airport Ltd fund. The Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation is an award/grant maker supporting local community groups and charities. It encourages philanthropy and its funds come from local businesses [...]
At Stepping Stones we are always happy to see websites taking affirmative action against all types of abuse. Recently, soLUTiONs launched a new domestic abuse website to help those living with domestic abuse to recognise the symptoms, and to find support services to help them change their situations, whether that is leaving or staying. They [...]
A recent report by the HMIC (Her Majesty's Inspectorate for Constabularies) has indicated that the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire police forces are increasingly failing victims of domestic abuse, stating that "victims face a lottery in the way their cases are treated". To read the full report, follow the link to the ITV/ Anglia News website below: [...]
The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, Deborah Inskip, presented awards to 26 citizens and 10 community groups at her 2013-14 High Sheriff's Citizenship Awards ceremony at the Higgins Museum and Art Gallery in Bedford on Wednesday 5th March. The Stepping Stones team were delighted, honoured and encouraged to receive a High Sheriff's Citizenship Award in recognition [...]
Stepping Stones feature in this short film made by Will Douglas, an ex-service user taking part in a peer research project for service user involvement with Bedfordshire Probation Trust.
On Wednesday, 19 February, Stepping Stones Luton was honoured with a visit from Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis. The Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire is Her Majesty's representative within the county. The Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis said "I was very inspired by the excellent work that is being carried out by Stepping Stones. [...]
Today Stepping Stones staff team and clients welcomed The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire - Deborah Inskip, along with Linda Wood and David Sutton Board Members of Bedfordshire Probation Trust. It was a privaledge to show them around 9a George Street, give them an insight into the work we do as well as introducing them to [...]
BeeZee Bodies are holding a Charity Fashion show to raise Money for Bedford Women's Refuge. The show will be on Friday 29th November 2013 at Bedford Academy with the show starting at 7pm. There will be clothes for all ages and sizes including New Look, Wallis, Marks & Spencer, River Island and more modelled on the runway [...]
I had a week off in Costa del Luton - really was with the weather over 90 each day. The only thing missing was the sea but unplanned we went to Bournemouth for a couple of days. The sea and sand lovely and the beaches full not to mention the four poster bed!! Back in [...]
The following article is a project assignment by Nicole Newbery. We thought it would be a great thing to share since it provides further insight into the work that Stepping Stones Luton undertakes. We hope you enjoy her work. Introduction Stepping Stones is “an independent, non-profit making, Community interest company.” Stepping Stones offer free and [...]
