STEP by Step which supports young homeless people across The Herald area has been shortlisted for the UK-wide Charity Governance Awards 2017.

It is in the running for the Improving Impact award and the prize of a £5,000 unrestricted grant. Step by Step is one of 21 charities from across the UK that complete the full shortlist.

The charity joins a shortlist of charities representing a diverse range of subject areas including LGBTQ, prisoners, homelessness, medical care and support, disability services, the arts, and more.

A 20-strong judging panel shortlisted the entries and will select a winner in each of the seven categories. The winners will be announced at the official awards reception in London on May 24, with former cabinet minister Sir Vince Cable delivering a keynote speech.

Jamie Neil, chair of the board at Step by Step said: “Following the recent release of our Social Return on Investment Report, I am delighted to have the impact of our work with young people recognised in this way. We return £5.60 in social value for every £1 invested in our work, an outcome of which we are rightfully proud.”

The Charity Governance Awards are organised by The Clothworkers’ Company – a City Livery company that supports trusteeship initiatives – in partnership with not-for-profit consultancy NPC (New Philanthropy Capital), volunteer matching charity Reach, and recruitment specialists Prospectus.

For more details visit the website www.charitygovernanceawards.co.uk.