Individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Alongside
We don’t just address the symptoms of homelessness, we tackle the root causes.
About
Alongside
Every day across the South West, more people are finding themselves without a safe place to stay. Homelessness is rising sharply, and behind every statistic is someone who has faced trauma, crisis or deep vulnerability. Alongside stands beside those individuals, ensuring no one has to face hardship alone.
As a leading regional charity, Alongside provide life‑changing accommodation and specialist support for people experiencing homelessness, escaping domestic abuse, leaving prison, rebuilding after trauma, or seeking safety as refugees. The need for our services continues to grow – rough sleeping is at its highest level in a decade, and our hostel, providing emergency shelter for rough sleepers has been operating at over 115% capacity this Winter to keep people safe.
This was the crisis facing Hamish when he arrived at our off-the-streets hostel in Bath last year. He was cold, malnourished and in visible distress. Our hostel support workers – together with partner agencies and our own Travelling Communities Outreach team – supported Hamish to get back on his feet, regain his health and establish a long-term social care plan in the community. We were even able to move him into his own caravan, amongst his old friends and support networks, with his beloved dog, Winnie. A safe home and renewed hope for the future: together, we can make change happen for the people who need it most. “It’s not an overstatement to say that the team at Alongside saved my life.”
Leaving a gift in your Will is a powerful way to support your community long into the future. Even a gift of just 1% of your estate can help someone in crisis take their first steps towards independence. Legacy gifts protect essential services, expand support where it’s needed most, and ensure Alongside can continue to be a lifeline for vulnerable people across the South West.
By including Alongside in your Will, you create a lasting legacy of safety, dignity and hope – helping future generations rebuild their lives and strengthening communities across the region.
we've been operating since
1987
we are based in
South West of England
Our focus is on
Individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness
The Lyons Bowe Charity Will Scheme
Leave a Legacy of Care
Through the Lyons Bowe Charity Will Scheme, we also help clients create a legacy by offering you 50% off our standard Will-writing fees when you include a charitable gift whilst planning for your future.
It is part of our commitment to supporting causes that matter, and using legal services to make a real difference.
From online appointments, fixed-fee pricing to secure digital storage and registration with the National Will Register, everything we do is built around your peace of mind.
Over £6.6 Million Pledged in 2025
Together with our clients, we have helped pledge over £6,6 million to charities through our legacy partners in 2025. Every pledge, no matter the size, is a step towards real change. Join thousands of others making a lasting difference through their Will.
Support Any UK-Registered Charity
With our scheme, you are free to leave a gift to any UK-registered charity of your choice. Whether it is a national organisation or a cause close to your heart, we make it easy to include a meaningful gift in your Will, on your terms.
Discounted Wills, Expert Support
When you leave a gift to charity in your Will, we will join your contribution by providing you with a 50% discount on our standard fees. Our experienced team will guide you through every step offering clear, compassionate advice to help you create a Will that reflects your wishes.
