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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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“Sometimes we were learning stuff together and that felt really right”: The Power of Community 

16 June 2026

Why is community so important in helping people thrive? In our latest video, our clients, staff members and volunteers share their experiences…

“Volunteering can be personally powerful and professionally life-changing”: Emma’s volunteering story

2 June 2026

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

12 May 2026

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

29 April 2026

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

27 April 2026

Mindfulness is often recommended as a stress relief tool. It can help you pause and reset when things feel overwhelming.…

Second Step receives generous £1000 donation to help provide counselling for men at risk of suicide 

15 April 2026

Last month Hope Project workers Ezra and Sam were invited to visit TasteTech – a flavourings and ingredients manufacturer in…