As Chief Executive, working for this organisation is a huge privilege. We have a fantastic dedicated staff team who pull out all the stops to ensure each and every person has their needs met. We aim to help people make positive changes in their lives. Educating children and young people is a key part of the service producing excellent outcomes in behaviour change.
Fortalice are a Bolton based charity providing frontline services for people who are, or have been, affected by domestic abuse and violence.
Our support includes refuge accommodation, local community services, education and accredited training for professionals.
In our refuges we offer wraparound support to the women and children who stay with us. In the community, we provide individual and group work for adults and young people, healthy relationships courses in schools and an IDVA and ISVA service. Our team work with Bolton GP’s to raise awareness of domestic violence and encourage referrals.
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We recently hosted a coffee morning for the ladies at the refuge, complete with homemade cakes and activities.
It was a relaxed and welcoming morning, filled with conversation, laughter, and connection.
A huge thank you to the staff and everyone who helped make it such a lovely time🫶
Take part in Fortalice`s New Year campaign “A Month of Good” Pick your own start date and choose your own challenge, whether it’s eating healthier, moving more or spending less time on your phone.
Invite friends, family and colleagues to sponsor your challenge and help raise vital funds for Fortalice. Together, we can make positive changes while supporting our families every step of the way.
We’ll provide you with a Fundraising Pack containing tips, guidance on creating an online fundraiser and everything you need to get started.
For more information and to register please contact us fundraising@fortalice.co.uk
Help Those Affected by Domestic Abuse in Our Community
Take part in fundraising events throughout the year from fun runs to charity walks and help raise vital funds for families impacted by domestic abuse. Every step you take provides support, hope and safety for those who need it most.
If you’d like to get involved or learn more, please contact our fundraising team at fundraising@fortalice.co.uk.
Together, we can make a difference. 💙
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A huge thank you to @pmj_capital for your recent donation. Your continued support truly means so much to us and we’re incredibly grateful.
Merry Christmas from everyone at Fortalice 🎁🎁
Our families met Santa 🎅
What a truly magical morning! One child even said it was the best day of his life 💙
Memories made forever, laughter all around and a little holiday magic
Feedback on our services…
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The service has given me time to think and plan for my future. It has given me more confidence to know that I can manage on my own and live independently. More than anything, when I was feeling low, staff always helped me to see the positive side and gave me strength and hope. I could not have done it without them.
I cannot thank you enough for the help and support you provided for my children and I. Although our stay was short, it’s impact and influence on us will empower us to turn our situation around and find our happily ever after. Lewis House is an amazing, healing place.
Being in Fortalice has really changed my life for the better. Me and my daughter have had so much support from all the fantastic staff. I have had time and help to fix myself and feel so much better in myself. Seeing my daughter blossom from a shy, quiet little girl into a bright, talkative and confident girl has made every second worth it.
Thank you so much for the support and willingness to take me on board. I really appreciate the valuable skills and experience that I have gained from volunteering at Fortalice.
Each volunteer contributes in their own unique way by supporting children either on a one to one basis, through group work or in one of the many positive activity sessions we provide. Their dedication, care and passion when working with the children enhances the support we are able to offer to children who are clearly traumatised and need time to heal.
I count it a privilege to travel 20 miles to be a Volunteer at Fortalice’s Refuge. The Refuge is an amazingly well run and well organised establishment. I chose to volunteer because in the past, when my family needed refuge, there was none available. The reciprocal rewards for me of giving something back are immense
It has been absolutely wonderful being able to work for Fortalice and I have gained so much valuable experience. Thank you so much for your help!
I have worked as a volunteer at Fortalice for 20 months now, initially on placement and now as a qualified counsellor. The counselling service is run extremely professionally, and there is a great collaborative approach to working as a team. It means so much to me to be able to offer something back and provide a safe and non-judgemental space for our clients.