“Canoeing is my release, I love it. I had never even looked at a canoe before my spinal injury. Exercise and sport not only gave me something to do, it also aided my recovery, boosted my fitness and continue my positive upward cycle.”
Shaun's storyOur aims
Our mission is to transform the lives of people with disabilities caused by injury or illness. We strive to bridge the gap by providing access to tailored services, specialist equipment, and life-enhancing opportunities that might otherwise remain out of reach. The STEPS Rehabilitation Foundation is led by a passionate team of Trustees, including individuals who have themselves overcome life-changing injuries, bringing lived experience and deep empathy to everything we do.
Our values
Compassion, empowerment, and integrity are at the heart of the Foundation. We are dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their lives after trauma, particularly those who have no other funding options available to them — such as through personal injury claims or private resources. Our support goes beyond rehabilitation, opening the door to opportunities, experiences, and resources that enable people to move forward with dignity and hope.
Spotlight
At 42 years old, Kate was living an active life. In December 2021, she survived a major bleed in her brainstem and had to relearn how to sit, stand and eventually take her first steps.
October 26, 2026
STEPS Rehabilitation Foundation welcomes Mark Andrews as Chief Executive Office
We're delighted to welcome Mark Andrews as Chief Executive Officer of the STEPS Rehabilitation Foundation. Mark joined us on the 19th of October 2026, bringing extensive experience in charity leadership, fundraising and communications across health, care and community organisations.
October 21, 2026
STEPS Christmas Star Appeal 2026
Christmas Charity Stars for STEPS is back! This December, we’ll once again be wrapping the STEPS Rehabilitation centre in Sheffield in a head-to-toe light installation, with cascading lights and stars of different sizes and heights. It will bring festive cheer to hundreds of clients, visitors and staff. The lights will be officially switched on at…
October 21, 2026
Kate’s story
Before her stroke, Kate was an active 42-year-old working in public health, regularly running and enjoying camping holidays with her family and spent her weekends at the Rotherham Parkrun she had helped to set up. In December 2021, Kate survived a major bleed in her brainstem. She woke from an induced coma with locked-in syndrome which meant she…
We work with a range of service providers and suppliers that represent the best value for money and customer service.
Specialist rehabilitation
Empowering individuals to rebuild strength and independence through expert physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and hydrotherapy.
Home adaptations
Making life a little easier at home through thoughtful design and minor adaptations to promote everyday confidence.
Disability aids
Providing equipment and assistive technology that maximises independence and promotes dignity.
Accessible leisure
Bring freedom and joy by facilitating access to sport, creative arts, social experiences, wellness, and nature activities.
How will your fundraising help?
Support our work£250
could pay for a self propelled wheelchair for someone who has lost their mobility following a life changing injury.
£500
could pay for five counselling sessions for a family who have had their lives changed by a traumatic injury or condition.
£1,000
could help complete a kitchen assessment and pay for adaptive aides including grab rails and trolleys.
£1,500
could pay for a life changing twelve week course of specialist physiotherapy for someone who can't afford to pay for treatment.