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Blogs, opinion pieces, stories and experiences from across Second Step. See below for our most recent campaign & video, our latest news and blog posts, and our 2025/26 Impact Report.
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Celebrating Pride with a Picnic in the (car) Park
To mark Pride month 2026, Second Step staff held a Pride Picnic in our Pennywell Road car park. Organised by the Race Equity Group, the event celebrated the…
“Sometimes we were learning stuff together and that felt really right”: The Power of Community
Why is community so important in helping people thrive? In our latest video, our clients, staff members and volunteers share their experiences…
“Personally powerful and professionally life-changing” Emma’s volunteering story
To mark Volunteers Week, Emma shares her story of how giving her time for free changed her career path. Her experiences as a volunteer led her to return to university and…
Strengthening mental health support across the South West
Mental Health Awareness Week feels like the right moment to celebrate something transformative that’s happening across the South West: our…
The Power of Community – Our impact in 2025/26
We’re delighted to share our latest Impact Report, the Power of Community. During 2025 and into 2026, our teams, alongside…
Four bitesize mindfulness practices you can try in just two minutes
Mindfulness is often recommended as a stress relief tool. It can help you pause and reset when things feel overwhelming.…