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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Are you looking for a new job opportunity in the New Year?
We have various roles in both the local community and our Refuge. If you have a genuine desire to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse, and would like to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. We offer full training for successful candidates.
Are you looking for a new job opportunity in the New Year?
We have various roles in both the local community and our Refuge. If you have a genuine desire to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse, and would like to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. We offer full training for successful candidates.
From Gill and the Fortalice team we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
"I hope these gifts put a smile on your face"🫶
These gifts will not only add smiles, they help to provide new magical positive memories for families here in refuge and those we support in the community, at a time when they need us most. ❤️
You are helping to create a Christmas which they may not of experienced and a positive step on their journey to rebuilding their lives. Thank you
Your generosity and kind words mean the world to our families.
#FortaliceBolton #Christmas #Thankyou
"I hope these gifts put a smile on your face"🫶
These gifts will not only add smiles, they help to provide new magical positive memories for families here in refuge and those we support in the community, at a time when they need us most. ❤️
You are helping to create a Christmas which they may not of experienced and a positive step on their journey to rebuilding their lives. Thank you
Your generosity and kind words mean the world to our families.
#FortaliceBolton #Christmas #Thankyou
We are so overwhelmed by your support this Christmas. A huge thank you to all the businesses and individuals who have helped us along the way!
Thank you for your kindness and generosity in helping to create the magic.✨✨
#thankyou #FortaliceBolton
We are so overwhelmed by your support this Christmas. A huge thank you to all the businesses and individuals who have helped us along the way!
Thank you for your kindness and generosity in helping to create the magic.✨✨
#thankyou #FortaliceBolton
It has been a busy few weeks preparing for the big day! 🎁🎄
A massive thank you to @mercurebolton for allowing us to host our Christmas Donation days in one of your function rooms! We are very grateful for your kindness and help in providing our volunteers with endless tea and coffee! 🫖
Huge thank you to our team of elves (volunteers) at Box Power, Beaverbrook`s Bolton, Ella and Louise. Without your help it wouldn`t have been possible, thank you! 🎀💙
Thank you to everyone who has kindly supported us, it means so much!
#FortaliceBolton #bolton #christmas #volunteers #charity
It has been a busy few weeks preparing for the big day! 🎁🎄
A massive thank you to @mercurebolton for allowing us to host our Christmas Donation days in one of your function rooms! We are very grateful for your kindness and help in providing our volunteers with endless tea and coffee! 🫖
Huge thank you to our team of elves (volunteers) at Box Power, Beaverbrook`s Bolton, Ella and Louise. Without your help it wouldn`t have been possible, thank you! 🎀💙
Thank you to everyone who has kindly supported us, it means so much!
#FortaliceBolton #bolton #christmas #volunteers #charity
On Thursday 28th November our IRIS team were invited to host a stall at the Greater Manchester Training Hub`s Advanced Clinical Practice Conference. The team had a lovely day meeting the ACPs from across Greater Manchester and discussing the work Fortalice do to support victims of domestic abuse in Bolton.
#fortalice
On Thursday 28th November our IRIS team were invited to host a stall at the Greater Manchester Training Hub`s Advanced Clinical Practice Conference. The team had a lovely day meeting the ACPs from across Greater Manchester and discussing the work Fortalice do to support victims of domestic abuse in Bolton.
#fortalice
🥰 Your words are everything! Thank you to a recent donor and their kind words.
Fortalice is dedicated to making a difference to peoples lives, to make them feel more hopeful and empowered and to allow them to be the best version of themselves.
#fortalice #bolton
🥰 Your words are everything! Thank you to a recent donor and their kind words.
Fortalice is dedicated to making a difference to peoples lives, to make them feel more hopeful and empowered and to allow them to be the best version of themselves.
#fortalice #bolton
Feedback on our services…
Chief Executive
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.