The Steppin' Stone Centre

The Centre is run by a small team of paid workers who are supported by approximately 80 Volunteers. Our Volunteers are the backbone of our Charity and without their continued support and loyalty we would not be able to function at our current level.

The Steppin' Centre runs a membership scheme for users. We are not a drop in centre, and Members are encouraged to take part in all aspects of the running of the centre. We do not allow drink or drugs on to the premises, nor people under the influence of such. Members must be over sixteen. We encourage Members actively to take part in the projects that we run

History

The Porch started in 1986, providing a cup of tea and a sandwich given by the Nuns of All Saints Convent Oxford, and has grown through vision and need, to the opening on the 4th of June 2001 of the Steppin' Stone Centre

Finance

We need to raise approximately £220,000 per annum

Successes

We have managed to help some Members

• Gain employment
• Regain self-confidence. Improve self-esteem. Use initiative
• Abstain from drink and drugs
• Improve appearance and social skills
• Find housing
• Avoid loneliness and despair
• Improve health by enhancing diet from eating nutritious meals regularly
• Foster commitment and working together
• Deal with mental health difficulties