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A lifetime commitment of 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.

3 engineering students, 1 female and 2 male, working on electronics together. Next to the students are the Engineers Without Borders UK (a lightbulb shape with illustrations of the continents inside) and Foothold (9 dots arranged in a diamond grid shape) logos

The weight of responsibility: supporting the next generation of engineers

We spoke with Engineers Without Borders UK about the pressure and responsibility of entering engineering to address global challenges.

Autumn wellbeing

The northern hemisphere’s autumn season is underway and we explore ways that you can improve your wellbeing this autumn.

Is the engineering sector doing enough to support neurodivergent talent?

We sat down with Beverley Gibbs to explore how learning environments and workplaces can design better systems.

Peer support group meeting

Foothold launches a new place for engineers to talk

Our new peer support programme is a free, confidential space for engineers.

Foothold Annual Report 2024–25 front cover

Our latest annual report is here

Another year of support for the engineering community. We couldn't do it without you.

Foothold 2025 Wrapped

What a year! As we wrap up 2025, we want to say a huge thank you to our community.