South Tyrone Empowerment Program

South Tyrone Empowerment Program

Established in 1997, STEP is a not for profit community development organisation based in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. Our range of services has continually diversified in response to changing community needs and gaps in service provision. We have grown to provide both local and regional services to the community. STEP celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2022 and looks towards new initiatives and projects that will allow the organisation to grow to meet the demands of the community while attaining sustainability and self-sufficiency in a difficult economic environment. Our Aim To contribute to building a rights – based, participative, peaceful and prosperous society which provides equality of access and opportunity, embraces diversity and respects difference. Our Objective To enable those most vulnerable to marginalisation, disadvantage and exclusion, to develop the confidence and skills to be heard; to identify their own strengths and needs; to access the support and expertise to help them in finding solutions and advocating social change. Our Impact By working at grassroots level, STEP are involved in consultations and steering groups at regional level to assist public agencies and government departments in identifying gaps and needs in policy.

  1. Local Level – project management, mentoring, representation
  2. Policy Level – organises and facilitates workshops, focus groups, written submissions
  3. Regional Level – participates actively within a range of regional networks related to our area of activity


We provide the following:

WELFARE RIGHTS

  • Child Benefits
  • Carers/Attendance Allowance
  • Disability Living Allowance
  • Employment & Support Allowance ESA
  • Housing Benefit
  • Jobseekers Allowance
  • Tax Credit
  • Social Fund
  • Income Tax
  • Refunds/Reviews

MIGRANT WORKER ISSUES

  • National Insurance Number application
  • Home Office Residence Permit application
  • Support in reporting Hate Crime incidents of discrimination

Contact Details

Activities

  • Community Advice providing support and information on accessing benefit entitlements including appeal representation and debt advice.
  • Money MOT Sessions for both individual and groups sessions.
  • Housing Support and Sustaining Tenancies to ensure people can access affordable suitable accommodation and sustain tenancy for long term secure living.
  • Immigration Advice and EVISA support.
  • Linking Families and Community Projects
  • Community Development and Partnerships
  • Community Health and Information Session
  • An Tearmann – Traveller Support Project
  • Employabilty Support
  • Saturday Language Club