Foothold

During , we’re recognising the importance of building carer-friendly communities. This means creating spaces where carers are understood, supported and empowered to thrive.

Every day, around 63 million people worldwide care for someone close to them. Many people don’t recognise themselves in those numbers, as they’re just doing what needs to be done.

If you have care responsibilities and a connection to the engineering community, Foothold may be able to support you.

Our latest blog contains free wellbeing resources for carers, plus info about the support we can offer eligible members of the community.

https://tinyurl.com/2dhrmr2p

Our Foothold community really is amazing! Together, you have already raised over £8,500 in our latest ‘Empower’ appeal (including gift aid and new regular donations).

You’re helping engineers and their families to take control of their situation and get their lives back on track, every day.

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, your collective impact is amazing!

There’s still time to donate, so please show your support and donate now: https://tinyurl.com/55k848pp

Because none of us are immune to life’s challenges.

Whether it’s:
- bereavement
- health issues
- unemployment,
- or sudden caring duties for a loved one

When life gets difficult, the bills still pile up, the rent or mortgage still needs paying, and hungry mouths still need feeding.

Your Foothold is here.

We’re excited to be hosting our next webinar on the topic of Women’s Health - and it’ll be held on International Women in Engineering Day (23 June)!

This live event is FREE to everyone - those impacted by female hormonal health, and anyone who’d like to learn more or support someone in their life.

From puberty to menopause, girls and women can face several challenges at the hands of hormones. But what some people may not know is, underlying the body’s delicate balance of hormones, are factors you can actually improve with lifestyle changes.

Our expert speaker will provide fascinating insight into…

- How the female reproductive system works throughout life's stages
- The role played by insulin and the importance of blood-sugar balance
- Why digestive health is closely connected to our hormone balance
- How you can navigate your own hormonal health naturally

REGISTER TODAY ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mr2skw52

Women’s Health
Tuesday 23 June 2026
12.00 – 13.00 UK time

Lisa cared for her parents when they began suffering from health issues.

Her father was a proud lifelong engineer, and president of the Leeds Engineering Association. We were able to support the family with mobility equipment.

Read Lisa’s story of giving her parents back their independence 💛 https://tinyurl.com/yj2b46xa

Your support empowers engineers. But what does that really look like?

Every person who turns to Foothold for support is building their resilience and creating greater stability in their lives.

They might be facing difficult times: health issues, bereavement, unemployment, or unexpected caring duties.

Our impact report tells their stories ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2s3d8673

Would you like to use your legal expertise to build a brighter future for engineers and their families worldwide?

Our small charity is looking for a new Trustee with legal experience.

If you’d like to be on our Board, gain charity leadership experience – and play your part in supporting engineers – we’d love to meet you!

You don’t need previous Trustee experience, as we’ll provide training.

Learn more and apply at: https://www.myfoothold.org/get-involved/work-with-us/

Closing date: 1 July 2026.

Are you an engineer, or know someone who is? What would you, or they, do if one of the following major life events affected you?

Bereavement, unemployment, health issues, sudden caring duties for a loved one…

A sudden change of circumstances can turn our world upside down.

Foothold empowers engineers to take control of their situation and get their lives back on track, but we can’t do it without your support.

To those of you who have already donated to our ‘empower’ appeal, thank you.

If you haven’t donated yet, then please consider making a donation today.

Between 1 Jan and 31 March this year we made 136 grant payments to people who need it most - your donations are directly supporting engineers and their families every day!

Show your support and donate now: https://tinyurl.com/55k848pp

Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating in the engineering community!