The organisation was very good at the event and had a good sense of direction. As well as this, the staff working on that day were very helpful and nice. We also liked the fact that they had music playing in the background, making the event very lively and a good atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you again. October 2017.
Bournemouth UniversitySupporting the community
The One Step Foundation has invested heavily in the workforce of tomorrow through The Somerset Skills and Careers Fair and continues to do so through our work with schools and young people. In addition, our founder Sean O’Brien played the primary role in setting up the charity Go Commando and was also an active supporter of Think Amy – both local charities we continue to champion today.
Go Commando
Go Commando was founded in 2010 in response to the community’s overwhelming desire to support Taunton’s Royal Marines Unit 40 Commando RM on their return from Afghanistan. The charity was founded by Sean, who experienced first-hand the support of the local community following pioneering cancer surgery.
For more information, please visit the Go Commando website.
Think Amy
Think Amy is a local charity promoting safer driving. It was established by the inspirational Jane Hofmeister in memory of her daughter Amy Rose, who tragically lost her life in 2011 aged 13, in an incident involving two cars racing each other in a residential area of Taunton. Having a daughter of his own, this charity and Jane’s tireless hard work touched Sean’s heart.
For more information, please visit the Think Amy website.
The Wedding Wishing Well Foundation
The One Step Foundation was approached by The Wedding Wishing Well Foundation, launched in 2012 with the single purpose of organising and funding weddings for the terminally ill. One Step Recruitment recruited and continues to fully fund a member of staff for this worthy Foundation. This is a charity which often helps make arrangements against the clock and in very testing circumstances – the founder herself being inspired by the help she received to marry her sweetheart, following treatment for breast cancer.
For more information, please visit The Wedding Wishing Well Foundation website.
Creating Learning Paths
The Foundation is all about supporting young people, so let’s not forget the amazing work done for young people by teachers.
Creating Learning Paths offers a practical and enjoyable training programme for teachers to learn new teaching techniques, as well as enhancing their proven skills. The programme is designed to give children the opportunity to develop and improve their collaborative, communicative and problem solving skills whilst improving their outcomes, self esteem, self belief and self confidence.
For more information for teachers, parents and students please visit the Creating Learning Paths website.
Testimonial
On behalf of everyone at the school, I would like to say a huge thank you for all you have done in your role as a mentor to one of our students who left us last year. I realise that it requires a great commitment in time and effort to ensure that the outcomes of the meetings are positive and fruitful.
Mrs S Watson, Head Teacher | The Castle School