Regular monthly and annual donations enable us to budget and plan our support, so we can be there for as many engineers and their families as possible.
Your generosity can bring hope to engineers and their families.
Bringing Hope Appeal
Foothold will be a lifeline for hundreds of engineers and their families facing challenges that could affect any one of us. Donate now to ensure Foothold can provide hope during challenging times.
Winter can be a challenging time for many.
Winter can be a challenging time for many.
Your generosity can bring hope to engineers and their families.
I’m Beth, Fundraising Officer at Foothold.
I’ve only been in my role for a few months, but during that time I’ve seen the hope we can bring to others who are finding life tough and going through difficult circumstances.
I’m Beth, Fundraising Officer at Foothold.
I’ve only been in my role for a few months, but during that time I’ve seen the hope we can bring to others who are finding life tough through difficult circumstances.
Foothold is a lifeline for hundreds of people facing challenges that could affect any one of us - your support ensures we are there for them when they need us most
Any amount you can afford to give will make a big difference. I’d really appreciate it if you would consider making even just a small donation today. Your generosity will make a huge difference over the months and years to come.
As an independent charity, we rely on donations from the engineering community to fund our life-changing work. We don't receive any direct funding through IET membership renewals or government funding.
The more support we receive, the more we can provide.
Help us continue to provide hope to the engineering community, ensuring they don't have to face life's challenges alone.
I’d like to share with you Adam’s story, a member of our Foothold community:
I’d like to share with you Adam’s story, a member of our Foothold community:
"In these worrying times we’re all facing, it’s easy to become consumed by anxiety, but Foothold gave me light and I’m so very grateful for that.
If you’re going through a difficult time, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Foothold as they might be able to help you rebuild your life too, one step at a time."
Now, I am in a more secure place, no longer in need of Foothold's financial support. I’m continuing my courses, educating myself on mindfulness and assertiveness, and volunteering at a repair café. My journey’s shown that perseverance and self-care are key to regaining my identity and overcoming challenges.
"In these worrying times we’re all facing, it’s easy to become consumed by anxiety, but Foothold gave me light and I’m so very grateful for that.
If you’re going through a difficult time, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Foothold as they might be able to help you rebuild your life too, one step at a time."
Now, I am in a more secure place, no longer in need of Foothold's financial support. I’m continuing my courses, educating myself on mindfulness and assertiveness, and volunteering at a repair café. My journey’s shown that perseverance and self-care are key to regaining my identity and overcoming challenges.
My unprocessed childhood trauma led me to retreat from social situations and eventually I left my course. This led to a downward spiral of anxiety and depression, affecting my income and sense of identity. Just as the strain of my financial situation was becoming desperate, I was referred to Foothold by the IET.
My caseworker reviewed my circumstances, and I began receiving regular financial support. This was a huge relief because as the money came in, my financial worries instantly eased.
I still had my other issues to contend with, but now I could focus on working through them without worrying about how I was going to pay my bills or feed myself.
Knowing the Foothold community had my back was so reassuring.
Foothold provided Adam with hope for the future
That’s why we’d like to ask you to consider making a donation to Foothold. Together we can make life a little brighter for everyone.
Even a small donation can make a big difference to someone reaching out for support and searching for hope. Please give whatever you can today, and help them change their life for the better.
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Support we offer
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People we've helped
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