Fundraising with us
Fundraising is a great way to join together with friends, family and colleagues to support the Foothold community.
This is your one stop shop for all the information you'll need to ensure your fundraising efforts reach their potential. With everything from ideas to help get you started, resources to ensure you have everything you need to maximise awareness and donations, to tips and guides to keep your fundraising safe, and details of all the different ways you can support our work.
However you choose to fundraise you can be sure your donations will ensure no engineer, or their family has to face life’s challenges unsupported.
26Apr
Run Balmoral 2026
Run Balmoral returns to Balmoral Estate in April 2026 with a weekend of running events for the whole family.
22Mar
Reading Half Marathon 2026
The Reading Half Marathon is a local favourite which is fast, flat and perfect for beginners and seasoned professionals alike.
15Mar
Bath Half Marathon 2026
Take part in one of the UK's most established road races - the Bath Half Marathon!
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteer Presenter
We’re looking for confident, camera-ready volunteers to help present our digital content and bring engineering stories to life.
Support volunteer
We are looking for friendly volunteers who are able to provide support on the phone and in person to members of the engineering community.
Foothold Ambassador volunteer
We are looking for proactive engaging volunteers who are able to raise awareness of Foothold and its activities.
Blog
Guest blog: What the Renters’ Rights Act means for renters in England
We asked our friends at Shelter to explain the upcoming changes
Struggling with debt? Here are some ways to get support
1 in 2 of us will face a debt-related challenge in our lives. Stigma can be a big barrier that stops people from seeking the help they deserve.
Thriving as a neurodivergent professional: Three stories
Helen, Tim and Charlie discuss getting a diagnosis and the workplace adjustments that work for them.