Under 25 and in Tower Hamlets? Join us! We’re running a fun range of activities this May half-term including art workshops, cooking, films, and a really fun paddle boarding program. All activities are free, in a safe and welcoming environment – and lunch/snacks are provided. To find out more or sign up please contact Ruby …
Surf’s Up!
Step Forward is partnering with Get Out in Tower Hamlets this May half term holiday to run an exciting series of active sessions! These sessions will suit young people who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, mild mental or emotional health difficulties, or for those who find it hard to access traditional holiday activities. You will …
Black History Month: Andrea Levy
As as part Black History Month the team have been discussing people or events that have inspired and supported us. Today’s post is from Annie: People that inspire me: Andrea Levy Andrea Levy published Small Island in 2004. It is a tale about misconceptions of identity and race during World War II era Britain and …
Young Mayor candidate is standing for Better Mental Health
It’s always great to hear positive news from young people we have supported, so it was lovely to hear from Mumtahina Razia who told us that she is running for Young Mayor in Tower Hamlets this year. She said that taking part in our Mental Health Mentors training programmes inspired her to make Better Mental …
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Volunteers’ Week 2020
Volunteers’ Week is a fantastic opportunity for us to thank all of our fabulous volunteers past and present. Your time, energy, commitment and willingness to share your skills and experiences has helped Step Forward become what it is today. We wouldn’t be where we are now without you. Whatever role you have volunteered your time …
Black Lives Matter
We believe that all young people are exceptional and deserve the opportunity to live free from harm and be supported to thrive, develop, grow, and reach their full potential in life. We know that true equality can never be achieved while brutality and oppression exists in our society. Our founding principles are to address inequality, …
Running the Big Half
On Sunday 10th March, six members or our team and four of their friends ran the Vitality Big Half. Four of us ran a relay, while the others went for the full length. Thanks to this, Step Forward was able to fundraise over £1000! Here’s Matteo’s round up of the day: The morning started with …
April Holiday Activities 2019
If you are looking for something positive to do this Spring break then check out our programme of activities here. If you’re 14-21 years old and are interested in our holiday scheme please get in touch for more information and to book your free place. For any enquires please contact Annabelle at Step Forward on …
Half-Term Activities – Feb 2019
If you are looking for something positive to do this half-term then check out our programme of activities here. If you’re 14 – 21 years old, get in touch for more info and to book your free place! Contact Annie on annie@step-forward.ord or 020 7739 3082. Lunch and/or refreshments will be provided at every activity.
Change of day for Positive East Clinic
Positive East’s LGBT-friendly sexual health clinic at Step Forward is now on the last Tuesday of each month 4pm – 7pm. It’s a drop-in sexual health clinic for young people aged 18-25, and services include: Free, rapid and confidential HIV testing A-symptomatic STI screening Free condoms Information and advice around a range of issues including …
