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Benevolent fund support during coronavirus

We're looking at the role charities play in supporting people during coronavirus, and what we can do to maximise that support.

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The Foothold app is here!

We're excited to announce the launch of Foothold app, giving you up-to-date legal and money advice

Mental health awareness week – being kind

Being kind is important to mental health - find out how you can practise kindness while working from home in our latest news update.

Supporting our community’s career goals

We're looking at the ways Foothold career support can help you secure that role you've been wishing for.

Mental health support during the coronavirus pandemic

We're making sure our community of engineers and their families get the mental health support they need.

Financial support for engineering community during the coronavirus crisis

We're supporting our community of IET members and their families affected by coronavirus. Here's how.

Launching sleep support in partnership with Sleepstation

It's time to wake up and start taking sleep seriously. We're launching our new partnership with Sleepstation on World Sleep Day.

New annual report and our impact

July 2018 - June 2019 saw a lot of changes for our organisation. Here are some of the key take-aways from our latest annual report.

Our new website is here!

We're excited to announce the new Foothold website - full of actionable advice, guides and support information.

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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