Blog
At Foothold, we want to be transparent and open with our community. That's why our team regularly share their experiences, thoughts and updates to keep you informed.
Foothold Wills awareness month is here
Did you know that on average one in six of the engineers we care for is funded by a gift in a Will? Fliss shares her experience with leaving a legacy.
View post
How friendship helps us and our community
To mark the end of this year's Friendship Month, Beverley writes about what friendship means to her and the Foothold community.
View post
How to support someone living with dementia
On this year's Alzheimer's Month, Jane looks at ways to support people living with dementia.
View post
Three reasons why lifelong learning will improve your life
This year’s Have a Go month celebrates lifelong learning and trying new things. We're encouraging our community to give something new a try today.
View post
Supporting our international community in extraordinary times
Services and Development Manager Denice explains how her team supports international community members and their families
View post
Running your way to better mental and physical health
Our Trustee Richard Spalding talks about the benefits of keeping up his running routine.
View post
Importance of friendship – nurturing connections online
On International Friendship Day, Li-Anne looks at the importance of friendships and gives some tips on how to foster connections online.
View post
Keep it simple! Three ways to simplify your day.
On National Simplicity Day, Eranta writes about the ways we can simplify our days and bring more intention and clarity into our working lives.
View post
Friendship team – connecting the community one chat at a time
Holly talks about her new role in the Foothold Friendship Team and what she's learned about keeping the Foothold team and the community connected.
View post
The way we have dealt with the last 12 months is with a positive attitude, laughter and not being afraid to ask for help.Sharon Monelle View story
The financial support has alleviated so many problems for us. I can’t express how much it helped - it’s enabled us to live a life.Alan Monelle View story