An A to Z of fundraising ideas to help you decide how to support us. Learn more
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.
Downloadable resources to help your fundraising efforts. Learn more
Tips and guides to help keep your fundraising safe, and maximise donations. Learn more
A list of all kinds of physical activities you can take part in to raise funds. Learn more
Hold your own fundraising event in your community. Learn more
Get your business involved in some corporate support. Learn more
Use your local IET Network to fundraise for Foothold. Learn more
Leave a gift in your will, or fundraise in memory of a loved one. Learn more
Give a regular gift to Foothold and help us continue to support engineers. Learn more
27Apr
Run Balmoral 2025
Run Balmoral returns to Balmoral Estate from 26 to 27 April 2025 with a weekend of running events for the whole family.
23Mar
Reading Half Marathon 2025
The Reading Half Marathon is a local favourite which is fast, flat and perfect for beginners and seasoned professionals alike.
16Mar
Bath Half Marathon 2025
Take part in one of the UK's most established road races - the Bath Half Marathon!
Volunteering Opportunities
Marketing and communications volunteer
Interested in volunteering with Foothold? Find out if our Marketing and Communications Volunteer role is right for you and apply today.
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.
Service development volunteer
Our Service Development Committee works to make sure the way we support people is relevant, helpful and in the best interests of our community.
Blog
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Our CEO Jane explains how Foothold has connected with the Winter Warmth Network to enable our community to get the right support this winter
Neurodiversity at work: How leaders and managers can support neurodiverse staff to thrive
Neurodivergent engineer Martin shares his some top tips to help leaders empower neurodiverse colleagues to thrive at work.
Working with ADHD: Thriving with FREE Help from Access to Work
Sam shares her experience with Access To Work and how it can help other engineers with neurodiversity.