Stepping Stones NI was established in 1996 to provide adults with learning difficulties / disabilities with the opportunity to access accredited training towards gaining employment. The company is comprised of local business people and parents and carers of people with learning difficulties / disabilities. The organisation opened its doors in January 1998 as community business, providing a realistic working environment for adults with learning difficulties / disabilities to avail of vocational training leading to employment.
We operate six social enterprises, four of which are coffee shops / cafes, a wedding stationary business and a picture framing business and have secured numerous awards for our work.
Social Purpose
To support people with a learning disability or a learning difficulty to realise their potential for a better future.