Your stories
Everyone goes through challenges, but you don’t have to face those challenges alone. See what a difference it makes to have some support from your Foothold community.
You're not alone
You might feel like you’re alone – but you’re not. Your Foothold community is here for you. See how we’ve supported other members of the community through their challenges.
Poobalan’s story of restarting his career in the UK
Find out how we supported Poobalan and his family when he was made redundant during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jon’s story of finding disability support for his son
Find out how we supported Jon when his son Ben needed new disability equipment to keep active and mobile.
Emma’s story of getting autism support for her kids
Find out how we supported Emma and her family when she lost her income and two of her children were diagnosed with autism.
Michael’s story of his mental health journey
Find out how we supported Michael when he began to struggle with his mental health and needed urgent treatment to get his life back on track.
Richard’s story of living with a disability
Find out how we supported Richard after a life-changing accident meant he had to learn to live with a disability.
Louise’s story of financial support in the coronavirus pandemic
Find out how we supported Louise and her partner during the coronavirus pandemic.
Amir’s story of coping with redundancy during coronavirus
Find out how we supported Amir after he faced redundancy and his income dropped, as a result of coronavirus restrictions in the UK.
Linda’s story of supporting her daughter’s mental health
Find out how we supported Linda and her fifteen year-old daughter through a mental health crisis.
Annika’s story of overcoming financial struggle
Find out how we supported Annika when she was having financial problems due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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.