Providing Frontline Services

For everyone affected by domestic abuse and violence

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 are recruiting a Children and Young People’s Authentic Voice Coordinator. Do you have an interest in working with children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse and a desire to ensure their voice is heard when developing services to support them? 

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, proactive, organised and enjoys working in a variety of ways and developing new ideas and approaches.

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Would you like to join our dedicated frontline volunteer’s team?  If so, we would love to hear from you! Our frontline volunteers play a crucial role by collaborating with partner agencies, including the Police, to provide support to individuals who have experienced domestic abuse.

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

This year's theme is ‘Community’ 

Mental Health Awareness Week invites us to reflect on how our connections with others shape our wellbeing and how we can nurture those bonds to support ourselves and those around us 🫶

Community is more than just where we live. It’s the people who make us feel seen, safe and supported. At Fortalice we stand together offering reassurance during difficult times, celebrating joyful moments and finding purpose in shared experiences.

Strong communities like ours create a sense of belonging, provide support during hard times and remind us that we’re never alone.

Let’s celebrate the power of community because together we are stronger 💜💙

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We received a kind donation recently, accompanied by these lovely words from the supporter 🫶

Your words and kindness never go unnoticed. We are truly grateful 💜💙

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Do you have an interest in delivering training to healthcare professionals and advocating for victims and survivors of domestic abuse?

 We have an opportunity to join our established IRIS team; if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career within the domestic abuse sector, we can offer full training.

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Thank you to Clarendon Primary School in Bolton for their incredible contribution to our recent Tea or Tipple fundraising event. Thanks to the enthusiastic participation of staff, pupils and parents and of course plenty of delicious cake the school raised an amazing £205.89!

Thank you once again for choosing to support our charity. Your kindness and effort means the world to us. 💜💙

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