Path (Plymouth Access to Housing)

What Path (Plymouth Access to Housing) does

Path (Plymouth Access to Housing) is a registered UK charity (Charity Number 1097772) founded in 1995 and headquartered in Plymouth, Devon. The organisation provides a coordinated suite of homelessness services delivered from its headquarters at the Harwell Centre, comprising eight core service lines: a Rough Sleeping Service (street outreach and Housing First placements), Housing Advice and Support, Temporary Single Accommodation, Temporary Family Accommodation, Access to Private Rented Housing (PRAS), Settled Accommodation, a Refugee Programme (PRSS), and Criminal Justice Work. In 2024 Path helped approximately 1,700 people facing homelessness, housed 350 people nightly, supported 165 households into longer-term homes, and provided 249 people with homelessness prevention advice.

The organisation operates with 13 employees and a small, deeply embedded local network, with no proprietary technology platform beyond standard nonprofit case management. Its go-to-market combines direct service delivery to individuals, agency referrals from Plymouth City Council and probation services, self-referral channels, and the Easylet sub-brand (offering landlords full property management, tenant-find only, or lease-to-Path options) plus the Lodgings Service connecting householders with spare rooms to people in housing need.

Path's revenue model is diversified across statutory commissioning (Plymouth City Council, MOJ, MHCLG), individual donations and corporate partnerships (including merchandise via Teemill, Amazon Wishlist, and event entry fees such as Plymouth 10k entries at £16 and Half Marathon entries at £21), and a London Marathon 2027 charity place with a £1,500 minimum fundraising commitment. Customer segments span individuals and families experiencing homelessness, refugees, prison leavers, and young people aged 16-25, with secondary landlord-facing services through Easylet and the Lodgings Service.

Name

Path (Plymouth Access to Housing)

Legal name

Path (Plymouth Access to Housing)

Website

https://pathdevon.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Path is a Plymouth-based homelessness charity founded in 1995, delivering eight core services spanning rough sleeping outreach, temporary accommodation, housing advice, refugee resettlement, and criminal justice housing support to individuals, families, refugees, and prison leavers locally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homelessness and Social Housing Support Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Homelessness support services
• Emergency housing accommodation
• Rough sleeping outreach
• Housing advice support
• Refugee resettlement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Path generates revenue through individual donations, corporate partnerships, fundraising events (marathons, quizzes, bake sales), and memorial/bequest gifts. The organization runs merchandise sales through Teemill and accepts Amazon Wishlist donations.
2. Government Grants and Commissioning: Several services are commissioned and funded by Plymouth City Council, with further support provided by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
3. Merchandise Sales: Path sells merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, and tote bags through their Teemill store, with items made using organic cotton and printed on demand with renewable energy.
4. Event Entry Fees: Path generates revenue through event entries including Plymouth 10k (£16) and Half Marathon (£21) entries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Path is a homelessness charity operating a coordinated suite of housing and support services in Plymouth. The organization delivers rough sleeping outreach, temporary accommodation for individuals and families, housing advice and tenancy sustainment, access to private rented housing, refugee resettlement support, criminal justice housing work, and landlord-facing property services through its Easylet and Lodgings sub-brands.

Product overview

Path is a homelessness charity in Plymouth offering a coordinated suite of housing and support services, structured as a multi-service programme rather than a single product. The core portfolio spans eight interconnected service areas: Rough Sleeping Service (street outreach and Housing First placements), Housing Advice and Support (prevention and tenancy sustainment), Temporary Single Accommodation, Temporary Family Accommodation, Access to Private Rented Housing (PRAS), Settled Accommodation, the Refugee Programme (PRSS), and Criminal Justice Work. These are complemented by the Easylet sub-brand offering landlords three options (full property management, tenant-find only, and lease-to-Path) and the Lodgings Service for spare room rentals. Path Tenancy Training is a paid professional development offering for housing-sector staff. Fundraising events including London Marathon places, Plymouth 10k, and Half Marathon entries serve as supplementary revenue products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Easylet: Property management and tenant find service working with landlords and letting agents in Plymouth to provide quality, affordable homes for people in urgent housing need.
• Lodgings Service

Products and services

• Rough Sleeping Service Daily street-based outreach helping people move into safety with housing, healthcare links, and long-term support, including Housing First placements. Targets people sleeping rough in Plymouth.
• Housing Advice and Support Expert advice on benefits, housing options, tenancy sustainment, and landlord mediation for people at risk of losing their home.
• Temporary Single Accommodation Short-term accommodation for individuals with dedicated workers helping people move on to settled homes.
• Temporary Family Accommodation Emergency housing for families at risk of homelessness, working closely with Plymouth City Council to prevent unnecessary B&B stays.
• Access to Private Rented Housing (PRAS) Helps people secure private tenancies and supports both tenants and landlords to sustain them; provides deposit guarantees for eligible individuals.
• Settled Accommodation Manages Path's own homes and runs the Easylet scheme, partnering with landlords to provide long-term housing for people facing homelessness.
• Refugee Programme (PRSS) Housing and integration support for refugees, helping them rebuild their lives in Plymouth through housing, benefits, healthcare, English classes, job support, and community connection.
• Criminal Justice Work Supports prison leavers and people on probation to find safe, stable housing, reducing the risk of rough sleeping and reoffending.
• Easylet Property Management Full property management service for landlords and letting agents in Plymouth, providing quality affordable homes for people in urgent housing need.
• Easylet Tenant Find Tenant-find-only option for landlords, matching available properties with people in housing need.
• Easylet Lease to Path Landlords lease a property directly to Path, which then sub-lets to people in housing need.
• Path Tenancy Training Practical training for professionals and volunteers covering tenancy types, legal rights, Renters Rights Act, affordability, deposits, budgeting, and property viewing preparation to support people into private rented accommodation.
• Lodgings Service Connects people in housing need with householders offering a spare room; includes matching, full checks and references, agreement support, rent payment handling, and ongoing support for both host and lodger.
• London Marathon 2027 (Charity Place) Charity place entry for one runner in the London Marathon 2027 with a minimum £1,500 fundraising commitment.
• Plymouth 10k Entry Entry fee for the Plymouth 10k running event, sold at £16.00 as a fundraising product.
• Half Marathon Entry Entry fee for a half marathon event, sold at £21.00 as a fundraising product.

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped almost 1,700 people facing homelessness in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plymouth City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary commissioning partner for several Path services. Plymouth City Council refers individuals to Path's accommodation and support services and provides funding through the Community Connections Team.
• The Plymouth AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA pioneering partnership of local organisations working together to support people facing homelessness and complex needs in Plymouth, with Path as a key member.
• StreetLinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational service that allows the public to alert local outreach teams about people sleeping rough. Path works with StreetLink to ensure people are visited and offered support within 24 hours.
• The Zone PlymouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth support service providing housing, mental health, and wellbeing advice for those aged 16-25. Referrals and collaboration for young people facing homelessness.
• Shekinah PlymouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity providing practical help including hot meals, showers, training, employment support, and advice for people facing homelessness or social exclusion.
• Plymouth Soup RunminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative initiative involving local churches and businesses providing meals and support 365 days a year to some of Plymouth's most needy residents.
• Students and Refugees Together (START)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for Path's Refugee Programme, helping refugees access resettlement support services.
• Citizens Advice PlymouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing and employment. Listed as a resource partner for people seeking support.
• ShelterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational housing charity providing advice and support. Path refers individuals to Shelter for additional housing rights expertise.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Emmaus UK: UK federation of charities providing accommodation, meaningful work, and support for formerly homeless people. Comparable to Path's settled accommodation and supported housing model with a similar community-led ethos.
• Shekinah Plymouth: Plymouth-based charity providing practical help, training, employment, and advice for people facing homelessness and social exclusion. Direct local peer addressing the same Plymouth client base, and an active Path referral partner.
• The Connection at St Martin-in-the-Fields: London charity supporting people sleeping rough with day centre services, casework, and pathways into accommodation. Comparable service mix to Path's Rough Sleeping Service and supported housing pathway.
• Plymouth Guild: Plymouth-based voluntary organization supporting people facing hardship and disadvantage through advice, training, and community programmes. Local peer addressing overlapping client needs in Plymouth.
• Glass Door Homeless Charity: London-based charity providing emergency shelter and housing support for rough sleepers during winter and beyond. Comparable as a regional homelessness charity providing direct emergency accommodation and casework.

Broad incumbents

• Shelter: UK's largest housing and homelessness charity offering advice, advocacy, and supported housing. Comparable to Path as a national-scale homelessness organization addressing housing insecurity through a similar service mix.
• St Mungo's: Major UK charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping with accommodation, recovery, and social inclusion services. Comparable service portfolio to Path's rough sleeping outreach and supported housing.
• Centrepoint: UK charity supporting young people aged 16-25 facing homelessness through accommodation and training. Comparable as Path runs a dedicated young persons housing stream and works with the same Ministry of Housing-backed commissioning.
• Crisis: National UK charity focused on ending homelessness, providing direct services, research, and policy advocacy. Directly comparable to Path as a homelessness charity operating across rough sleeping, housing, and resettlement.

Others

• HomeGroup: Large UK housing association providing supported housing, homelessness services, and resettlement programmes. Comparable to Path in delivering commissioned homelessness and resettlement services, though at materially greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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