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A lifetime commitment of help and support

We’re here to make sure engineers and their families never face life’s challenges alone. Whatever the problem, big or small – you’ll find tools to make your life better right now.

Check in on your mental health

We all need to look after our mental health – and engineers are no exception.

Our brand-new clinically validated Mental Health Check-In is the perfect starting point – helping you to understand how you’re feeling and the support available to you right now.

Foothold Trustee Wolf Byttner

Blog: Wolf’s tips for succeeding in the workplace as a neurodivergent engineer

Wolf’s top tips for overcoming challenges of neurodiversity in the workplace: meeting deadlines, keeping track of tasks and written communications

Winter Warmth Network: Support for UK families struggling with energy costs

Our CEO Jane explains how Foothold has connected with the Winter Warmth Network to enable our community to get the right support this winter

A branded blog header graphic that reads: 'Martin Griffin, engineer and neurodiversity advocate', with a picture of Martin smiling

Neurodiversity at work: How leaders and managers can support neurodiverse staff to thrive

Neurodivergent engineer Martin shares his some top tips to help leaders empower neurodiverse colleagues to thrive at work.

We’re recruiting! Communications Officer vacancy (May 2025)

We’re looking for someone who enjoys variety and takes pride in their work to join our flexible, remotely-based team as our new Communications Officer

Our AWARD WINNING ‘Engineering Neurodiverse Futures’ Programme!

Our Engineering Neurodiverse Futures programme has been recognised as ‘Impactful Grant of the Year’ at the ACO Awards!

Introducing Mental Health Check-In: Foothold’s new wellbeing tool

We're excited to announce the launch of our brand-new mental health self-check tool for the engineering community.