Stephen coordinates the inner-City Assistance Team of community volunteers who carry out patrols during the night time economy in and around Derry/Londonderry to the early hours making sure those in distress or difficulty are kept safe.

Team members are trained safeguarding leads and first response emergency care and mental health first aid  trained, ensuring there is someone available to help when called upon. iCAT won the River Radio Inspirational Project of the Year Award 2024 and were Highly Commended as community champions in the Derry Journal People of the Year Awards 2024. 

Stephen is passionate and dedicated about the Ask for Angela scheme and has worked since 2021 encouraging establishments to introduce the scheme to their premises.