Skip to main content
support for dyslexia page image family

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.

annika financial struggle

Annika’s story of overcoming financial struggle

Find out how we supported Annika when she was having financial problems due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Simons story support in coronavirus pandemic image

Simon’s story of support during the coronavirus pandemic

Find out how we supported Simon and his family when their income disappeared overnight during the coronavirus pandemic.

molly counselling support

Molly’s story of getting counselling support

Find out how we supported Molly with counselling after a separation from her partner.

sharon becoming a carer

Sharon’s story of becoming a carer for her family

Find out how we supported Sharon and her family when she cared for her husband after a cancer diagnosis. 

Alan overcoming illness

Alan’s story of overcoming serious illness

Find out how we supported Alan and his family after an illness until he was ready to return to work. 

Foothold Trustee Wolf Byttner

Blog: Wolf’s tips for succeeding in the workplace as a neurodivergent engineer

Wolf’s top tips for overcoming challenges of neurodiversity in the workplace: meeting deadlines, keeping track of tasks and written communications

Winter Warmth Network: Support for UK families struggling with energy costs

Our CEO Jane explains how Foothold has connected with the Winter Warmth Network to enable our community to get the right support this winter

A branded blog header graphic that reads: 'Martin Griffin, engineer and neurodiversity advocate', with a picture of Martin smiling

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.