It was great to bring the whole team together — including four of our trustees — for a really productive session shaping our vision, mission and values.

Every number represents a person, and the work we do truly cannot be underestimated. We support individuals facing homelessness for many different reasons, each with their own story and challenges.

Last week marked a proud and powerful moment for our charity, as our CEO, Sarah, was invited to attend a prestigious parliamentary reception hosted by Homeless Link at the iconic House of Lords.

Today, we celebrate the fearless women who changed the world—long before it was ready for them.

We have received a lovely email from one our service users.

Our amazing team at Pathways are taking on a 10K in Chesterfield — and we need your support! 🏃‍♂️💙

The Redbrik 10K is happening on 17th May, and we’re thrilled that Brown and Brown Insurance, Chesterfield are running for our charity! 🙌

We are deeply grateful to Georgina’s family and friends for their incredibly generous donation of £450 to Pathways, given in her memory.

Say hello to Steve Dineley, our Volunteer & Activity Co-ordinator, who joined Pathways in April 2025.

We’re celebrating the extraordinary bond between people and their animals – a bond that doesn’t disappear when someone loses their home.

Giving items a second life whilst helping others and reducing landfill.

Our lovely trustee Alison has been out and about spreading the word about Pathways again

Going above and beyond to make Pathways a better place to be.

I recently met Terry from the Salvation Army Church, who has set up a warm space with access to showers—and this is huge for us.

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a day for all of us to come together to talk, listen and change lives.

Pathways Charity has been running for 20 years—and while that is a milestone, it is not one we can simply celebrate without reflection.

Alex brings a strong creative spark to Pathways. A passionate artist, he enjoys painting, drawing, and creating murals and commissioned work in his spare time—with a dream of doing this full time in the future.

We wish all former Pathways staff every success in their next chapters and extend a huge, warm welcome to our new starters.

What an inspiring creation! The women who attend our group never fail to amaze us with their creativity and talent.

More donations and support from businesses in Chesterfield

Some more huge thankyou’s to some of our loyal supporters.

At Pathways, we see the reality of human trafficking too often. It is the exploitation of people through force, fraud, or coercion, and it happens within our own communities.

Jude came to Pathways in 2024, rough sleeping at just 24 years old. He was young, warm natured but carried a lot more than most people could see.

The power of our activity groups really shines through!

Sue our wonderful drop in volunteer has been working with us for over 12 months and is enjoying her role working with the Pathways team.

As we welcome the New Year, we want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your continued loyalty, kindness, and unwavering support.

We want to do a few more thankyous and we apologise if we have missed anyone, as you can imagine it is one of the busiest times of year!

We will be sharing helpful tips and information on abstaining from alcohol during this 31 day challenge.

From everyone at Pathways of Chesterfield

We couldn’t do it without you. Having support from local businesses for local people.

The event started off slowly, but then all of a sudden we were full—bums on seats, Christmas meals ready, and smiles all around.

These figures underscore both the scale of the homelessness crisis and the essential role Pathways plays in offering safety, guidance, and hope to those who need it most

Charlotte and Craig and the residents of Bentham Road chose to dedicate their annual Christmas Lights switch-on to Pathways.

The wonderful students and staff at Walton Holymoorside School have put together an incredible collection for Pathways, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Their generosity

Ali, one of our dedicated trustees, recently visited Tupton Hall School to inspire and inform students about homelessness and the vital work we do at Pathways.

Whenever we’re able to successfully close someone’s case, we always ask for their feedback!

Our music group has created a truly special song—one that captures how they feel at Christmas.

International Volunteer Day was created to heighten awareness of the important contribution of volunteer service.

The brilliant team at Specsavers Chesterfield recently hosted a special clinic for our clients, offering eye tests and providing glasses to everyone who needed them.

We’re so excited to announce that we’re now accepting your rucksacks! 🥰

If you happen to walk past Pathways on the last Friday of the month you may be able to hear music and laughter from our building!

Peter was instrumental in helping to establish Pathways homeless charity.

This time it’s a huge thank you to Miss Alison Bell from Dronfield for donating an enormous ham.

When someone loses their home, it’s not just walls and warmth they lose — it’s their health, their safety, and often, their sense of being cared for.

George, a 50-year-old man, first walked through our doors carrying more than just a rucksack — he was carrying the weight of a life unravelling.

We’re planning a Christmas Party on Wednesday the 17th of December for the people we support! 🎅✨

Every year on 13 November, the UK joins the global celebration of World Kindness Day, led by members of the World Kindness Movement.

Exciting News from Pathways!
We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah Tully as our new CEO! 🎉

🎄 Charity Christmas Cards – On Sale Now! 🎄
Make this Christmas extra special by sending cards that truly make a difference 💖

Trustees’ Week is a special time to come together and celebrate the dedication and impact of nearly one million trustees across the UK — including our very own incredible team at Pathways.

At Pathways, we’ve always believed that true support means caring for every aspect of a person’s well-being — and that includes physical health.

🧡 A big shoutout to Chesterfield Christadelphian Church for stepping up in such a generous way!

🌾💛 A huge THANK YOU to the amazing students, staff, and families at Westfield School for your generous Harvest Festival collection once again this year!

It’s all change here at Pathways, and while change can be bittersweet, today we want to celebrate someone very special.

We’re incredibly grateful to Central Methodist Church for their generous Harvest Festival donation and for standing with us year after year 💛

Billy’s story is far from over — but already, it’s one of resilience, hope, and the power of second (and third, and fourth) chances.

🎄 Join Our Christmas Rucksack Appeal 2025! 🎄
Again, this year, Pathways of Chesterfield is launching something very special — our Christmas Rucksack Appeal!

🌟 Huge thanks to Rayna at All That Glitters for her generous donation of clothes!

Homelessness doesn’t look the same for everyone. Women experiencing homelessness are not exceptions – they are part of the full picture.

We’re thrilled to share this year’s festive designs – created by four of our incredibly talented service users. We couldn’t be prouder of their work!