About
Step One
Step One is a Devon-based charity, dedicated to helping people improve their mental wellbeing, regain independence, and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our aim is always the same: to help people not simply take their place but to thrive in their local community.
With the rise in demand for free, accessible mental health services, Step One’s work has never been more important. Communities are calling for support that truly meets people where they are, that listens before it acts, adapts with courage, and recognises the potential in every individual. This is the vision that drives us to transform what mental health support can look like: personal, respectful, empowering, and rooted in humanity.
For over 85 years Step One has been working with professionals, volunteers and the people we serve to create meaningful support programmes that provide the help that is desperately needed. We are committed to building a Devon where no one walks their mental health journey alone, and where wellbeing is not a privilege but a shared possibility for all.
we've been operating since
1937
we are based in
Devon
Our focus is on
Mental health and wellbeing
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.
