Author: stepforward
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Happy IDAHO
[flickr id=”8747182985″ thumbnail=”medium_640″ overlay=”true” size=”medium_640″ group=”” align=”none”] May 17th is IDAHO Day – an annual International event to raise awareness about the prejudice and discrimination that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered people may face across the globe. At Step Forward we believe that all people have the right to feel safe and not be…
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Nominate us to be Sainsbury's Local Charity of the year
It’s pretty safe to say that anyone who lives locally has been to the Whitechapel branch of Sainsbury’s at one time or another, and right now, they’re asking people to nominate their favourite local charity for a year of fundraising by their staff and customers. We’d love it if you nominated us – you’ve got…
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Running the London Marathon
It’s the London Marathon this weekend and we are chuffed that our friend and supporter Jane Higgins is running the race to raise much needed funds for us again this year. You can sponsor her here. This will be the 4th marathon Jane has ran to raise funds for us in the last few years.…
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Who said takeaways can't be good?
[flickr id=”8495240354″ thumbnail=”medium_640″ overlay=”true” size=”medium_640″ group=”” align=”none”] We’ve discovered the perfect way to reduce the guilt of ordering that tempting takeaway which you know just isn’t as healthy or cheap as the salad in the fridge… All you have to do is: It’s genius, and it doesn’t cost you any extra! Plus today our half-term…
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Looking for something different to do this half-term?
Following the successful October half-term programme, we are pleased to let you know that we have a brand new Positive Activities for Young People Programme from 18th – 22nd February! In October, the young people who attended PAYP had lots of fun whilst learning new skills. They shared some things about themselves through arts and…
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Vote in the Young Mayor election
[flickr id=”8414406838″ thumbnail=”medium_640″ overlay=”true” size=”medium_640″ group=”” align=”none”] If you are a young person aged 11-18 who lives, studies or works in Tower Hamlets then you can vote to help decide who becomes the Young Mayor for the next 2 years. The Young Mayor of Tower Hamlets will be the person that you elect and who…
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A Magical End to 2012
[flickr id=”8369421995″ thumbnail=”medium_640″ overlay=”true” size=”medium_640″ group=”” align=”none”] Our special screening of The Hobbit, with our Patron Sir Ian McKellen, ensured that 2012 ended in spectacular fashion. Ian made the evening even more exciting for those attending by bringing along Gandalf’s hat, staff and sword, giving people the chance to have their photo taken with these…
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Gandalf Q&A’s To Raise Funds For Step Forward
[flickr id=”8252622830″ thumbnail=”medium_640″ overlay=”true” size=”medium_640″ group=”” align=”none”] We are thrilled to announce that in conjunction with our new charity champions, Genesis Cinema, we are putting on two exclusive events on the 21st December 2012 to help raise funds for Step Forward. Our Patron Sir Ian McKellen will be attending Question and Answer sessions at two…
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Meeting new friends
[flickr id=”8147944682″ thumbnail=”medium_640″ overlay=”true” size=”medium_640″ group=”” align=”none”] Everyone at Step Forward was really pleased to make so many new friends and supporters at our recent Meet and Greet Event. Our hosts Patron Sir Ian McKellen and our CEO Jennifer Fear warmly welcomed guests from local business big and small into our East London home. We…
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AGM & Summer Celebration 2012
[flickr id=”7936317086″ thumbnail=”medium_640″ overlay=”true” size=”medium_640″ group=”” align=”none”]Thanks to everyone who came to our AGM and summer celebration at the end of August. It was a great evening, with inspirational, moving and entertaining speeches from some of our young people, Silva on behalf of the staff team, our patron Ian McKellen, Crystal from Pilotlight and of…