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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Wow, what a day!
Last week, we launched our very own children`s book, The Magic Gate✨ and it was such a special day from start to finish.
A huge thank you to all our guests for joining us and helping make the launch such a memorable occasion. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors Box Power for their generous support.
We truly appreciate everyone who has supported us throughout this journey.
If you would like to purchase a copy of The Magic Gate or if you are a school interested in learning more please message our fundraising team on fundraising@fortalice.co.uk for further information.
Once again, thank you all for your support!
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Just over a week to go! Last chance to register ‼️🧗♂️
Can you brave Peel Tower height for our families?
Whilst taking on this challenge you will be helping us to rebuild lives 💙 Register today via our website!
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Recently, we joined the team at Go North West to take part in their Chatty Bus, a wonderful community driven initiative. Our fundraising team had a great time talking with members of the public and sharing the incredible work Fortalice does.
We are thrilled to be Go North West`s chosen charity of the year and are excited to work alongside them. Keep an eye on our page for updates and exciting news to come!👀
A huge well done to the team at M&E Building Services for taking on the challenge of climbing Scafell Pike and raising an incredible £500 for Fortalice! We are so grateful for your support, dedication, and commitment to raising funds for our charity.
Every donation helps us continue providing vital support to those affected by domestic abuse.
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this achievement possible. Your generosity will make a real difference.
If you`d like to take on your own challenge and raise funds for Fortalice, we`d love to hear from you! Contact our fundraising team at (fundrasing@fortalice.co.uk) to request your fundraising pack and find out how you can get involved.
A huge congratulations to the staff at Mills & Reeve who recently completed the Manchester 10K and raised an amazing amount for Fortalice. A massive thank you to the entire team for their fantastic effort and commitment to supporting this wonderful charity.
If you`d like to take on your own challenge and raise funds for Fortalice, we`d love to hear from you! Contact our fundraising team at (fundrasing@fortalice.co.uk) to request your fundraising pack and find out how you can get involved.
Today, something special happened 🫶 More photos coming soon..
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In our recent house meeting, our residents were delighted to receive a lovely new pair of pyjamas and a mini spa treatment gift bag.
All items were kindly donated, and we are very grateful for the generosity and support shown to our residents.
Only 3 weeks to go until our Abseil Challenge returns!
On 4 July, take on the challenge and help raise vital funds for victims of domestic abuse. Every step over the edge makes a real difference.
Spaces are limited, so don`t miss your chance to take part in this exciting challenge.
Sign up, get involved, and be part of something meaningful.
Register today at: https://fortalice.org.uk/abseil-challenge-2026/
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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.