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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💜 A Huge Thank You to the Laltex Group 💜
We are incredibly grateful to the Laltex Group, who recently hosted a charity bake sale in memory of a very special little girl, Orianna, whose family work at the organisation and chose to fundraise for Fortalice.
It was wonderful to see customers, suppliers, friends and colleagues all get together to support Fortalice. Every pound raised was match funded by the Laltex group, an incredible gesture that has made an even bigger impact.
Thank you so much to everyone involved for your kindness and generosity.
If you feel inspired and would like to host your own fundraising event, please contact our team at fundraising@fortalice.co.uk to request your free fundraising pack.
We’re thrilled to be one of The Mayor of Horwich’s chosen charities! 🎉
This fantastic event will raise funds for all three selected charities and promises to be an enjoyable evening for everyone.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please email: clerk@blackrodtowncouncil.gov.uk
A huge thank you to @tongecricketclub for generously providing us with space over the Summer to host our Fun Day for everyone involved in our Family Cohesion Project!
The event was a wonderful success and enjoyed by all who attended.
Our Children and Young People’s Team look forward to organising more events like this in the future, bringing families together and creating lasting memories.
On Monday, our nursery children celebrated Diwali with creativity and excitement.
They took part in festive crafts and listened to a wonderful story read by our amazing nursery staff, who also explained the meaning and significance of the day
A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated this harvest!
Your generosity and thoughtfulness mean the world to us. We’re incredibly grateful for your support.
Four weeks ago, our fearless abseilers took on torrential rain, faced their fears and descended with courage all to support Fortalice.
Thanks to their bravery and your incredible support, we raised a staggering £7,530!
A massive shoutout to our abseilers, supporters, and volunteers you made this day truly unforgettable. Every pound raised will make a real difference.
A special thank you to Stanmore Insurance Brokers for sponsoring the event and @nrjmedia_ for beautifully capturing such a wonderful day.
#AbseilChallenge #Fortalice #MakingADifference
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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.