Path Announces NatWest Plymouth as Charity of the Year Partner

Natwest Plymouth

Path, Plymouth’s leading homelessness charity, is delighted to share that NatWest Plymouth branch has chosen Path as its Charity of the Year, marking the beginning of an exciting year-long partnership supporting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across the city.

This partnership goes far beyond fundraising. Over the coming year, NatWest colleagues will be supporting Path in a variety of ways — from fundraising initiatives and volunteering with Project 58:7, to hosting events at the NatWest Plymouth branch. Colleagues will also share their skills and expertise by working directly with Path beneficiaries, offering budgeting support and financial advice. Together, Path and NatWest will also explore new and innovative fundraising ideas to help sustain Path’s vital services.

The partnership grew from an initial connection made when a team from NatWest volunteered at Path’s 30th Anniversary Gala in October last year. Inspired by the experience and the impact of Path’s work, NatWest went on to raise an additional £2,500 in match funding for Path’s Winter Appeal.

Hayley Everett, Strategic Lead on Fundraising and Communications at Path, said:
“This partnership with NatWest is a fantastic example of how businesses and charities can work together in genuinely meaningful and mutually beneficial ways. Homelessness is a growing issue in our city, and the challenges people face are increasingly complex. By combining NatWest’s skills, resources, and commitment with Path’s frontline expertise, we can reach more people, strengthen our services, and create longer-lasting change for those who need support most.”

Emma Solomon, NatWest Charity Contact, added:
“We are absolutely delighted to be working with Path this year. Spending time with the team at the 30th Anniversary Gala really brought home both the scale of homelessness in Plymouth and the difference Path makes every single day. This partnership allows us not only to raise funds, but to actively contribute our time, skills, and knowledge in a way that supports individuals and strengthens our local community — something our team is incredibly passionate about.”

Founded in 1995, Path works to ensure that everyone has the right to a safe and secure home. The charity supports people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness through a wide range of services, including rough sleeping outreach, housing advice and support, temporary accommodation, and access to long-term housing solutions. Path works alongside individuals, families, partners, and the wider community to help people regain stability, dignity, and hope for the future.

Corporate partnerships like this are vital in order to generate unrestricted income where Path can target where the need is most. Every day in Plymouth four more households find themselves at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping has doubled over the past three years.

Path and NatWest Plymouth look forward to a year of meaningful collaboration, community engagement, and positive change for some of Plymouth’s most vulnerable residents.

If you are a business interested in supporting Path this year and helping to make a difference for people experiencing homelessness in Plymouth, please get in touch with the fundraising team at fundraising@pathdevon.org.