Steve has 12 years of experience working in the children and young people sector having undertaken roles across education, health and social care. Currently, as Project Development Manager at Break Charity he supports the running and development of a pilot ‘Staying Close’ service that supports young people transition from care into independent adult life. As part of his role, he is sharing the learning and innovation with a region in England to help enhance their leaving care offer and to understand the complexities of scaling the Staying Close innovation. In addition, he is a committee member supporting grant giving for Children in Need.