Our latest annual report is here
Our 2024–25 annual report looks back on a year shaped by the experiences and generosity of the engineering community.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Stories from engineers who reached out to Foothold during difficult times
- The progress we made thanks to your support
- The priorities shaping our work for the year ahead, based on what engineers have told us they need.
The needs of engineers and their families don’t stand still, and neither do we. Thank you for making our work possible. We’ll keep listening and adapting to support the sector, helping people equip themselves to thrive and handle life’s challenges.
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Guest blog: The engineers building a more accessible future with REMAP
In this guest blog, REMAP shares the stories of their volunteer engineers who work with disabled people to design custom-made equipment.
Your stories
This money will cover all our everyday expenses until the government funding kicks in or we can start working again. I think it’s just brilliant that there is somebody giving this kind of support.Simon Gaze View story Read quote by Simon Gaze
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 Read quote by Alan Monelle
I feel like I have a safety net which reassures me massively. We still have stressful days, but I can manage them so much better than before.View story Read Molly’s story of getting counselling support
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 Read quote by Sharon Monelle