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Your stories
“The way I see it is, taking half an hour out of my day to connect with someone who’s struggling costs me nothing, but it makes a world of difference to them.”View story Read Tania’s story of telephone befriending
Thanks to Foothold’s incredible support I’m now living a relatively normal life again. I’m so grateful for everything they’ve done for me. I remember thinking early on in my career: ‘why should I donate to the IET benevolent fund?’. It turns out I had to find out the hard way.View story Read Stuart’s story of regaining control of his mental health
I knew about Foothold from being a member and although it was hard to reach out and say we’re in trouble, I knew I had to do it. The alternative was a downwards spiral of debt.View story Read Malcolm’s story of seeking financial support during the pandemic
Blog
Blog: Mysteries of MIS (Minimum Income Standard) unravelled
Have you ever seen the phrase 'Minimum Income Standard' and wondered what it was all about?
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