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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.

John Tipper, Volunteer Recruitment Officer at REMAP

Guest blog: The engineers building a more accessible future with REMAP

In this guest blog, REMAP shares the stories of their volunteer engineers who work with disabled people to design custom-made equipment.

Carly Snead, Head Of Grants

Worried about money? We might be able to help

A lot of us are finding it harder to make ends meet lately. Here are some things you could do right now to take control of your money.

Blog: Mysteries of MIS (Minimum Income Standard) unravelled

Have you ever seen the phrase 'Minimum Income Standard' and wondered what it was all about?

Two new ways to support Foothold’s work – legacies and lottery

We know that our community is diverse, so we've expanded the ways in which you can support Foothold's work (charity lottery and legacy gifts)

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Our 2023-24 Impact Report is now live

We know that our community is diverse, so we've expanded the ways in which you can support Foothold's work (charity lottery and legacy gifts)

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Smiley Charity Film Awards Finalists 2025

Foothold is proud to have been recognised at the 2025 Smiley Charity Film awards for our interview with Mikaela, sharing her ADHD awareness story