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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Our Children and Young People’s team attended a parent event at St Mary’s C of E Primary School last week. This was a great opportunity to share our services and learn about wider support for parents in the area. The event was well attended and we were grateful to be invited. If you see us at an event please come and ask us for more information. If you would like us to attend an event at your school or in the community, please contact our team on cyp@fortalice.co.uk
It was a huge privilege to attend the GM4 event and share Fortalice’s work with a room full of amazing women.
@henrylisowski
The fabulous Horwich Showcase is back and is happening this Wednesday at Horwich RMI!
A family friendly evening supporting Fortalice 🫶
We would love to see you there💙
🚨 Daredevils Wanted! 🚨
Take on the Fortalice Peel Tower Abseil Challenge 2025 this September! 💪
Not only will you conquer your fears you’ll be helping Fortalice continue their life changing work supporting people affected by domestic abuse.
✨ Every descent makes a difference.
💜 Every donation supports a survivor.
🧗♂️ Are you brave enough to step over the edge?
Click the link below to register or for further details fundraising@fortalice.co.uk
https://fortalice.org.uk/abseil-challenge-2025/
#AbseilForFortalice #FortaliceChallenge2025 #DareToMakeADifference #PeelTowerAbseil #SupportSurvivors
What a fantastic day Saturday was! We had over 100 walkers join us, your energy and support mean the world. 🙌
More photos to come, we are currently tallying the funds raised.
A massive thank you to @stateside_foods our headline sponsor of the event🫶
Thank you to the following people for making the event extra special:
-Bolton Mountain Rescue Team
-The Cadets,1471 (Horwich) RAFAC Squadron
-@dccoffee
-Rivington and Blackrod High School
-@boltonfm
-@boltonschoolofdance_1984
- @nuffieldhealth_bolton
-@farnworthandwalkdenband
Are you ready to make a life changing impact by empowering victims to rebuild their lives after domestic abuse?
To request an application pack please contact us on jobs@fortalice.co.uk”
SMITHY’S CHARITY TRAIL RACE IS BACK!
Saturday 9th August from @rainysbolton 🎉
What’s included:
🏅 Medal
🏃🏼 Official chip time
🍰 Cake from @rainysbolton
🍺 Beer
🕺 All the vibes!
All proceeds will be split between Fortalice and @endeavourproject
Follow link below to secure your place:
https://www.madbullevents.com/events-1/smithys-charity-trail-run-aug-2025?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafop6ywOifG8LabCtP3UX_do0AfoxxincCeXy-ATglLJS7roDYWNCMU504i3Q_aem_X_uBcWjbvPMtkUNoBq5MHQ
Good luck to everyone taking on our Fells Walk Challenge tomorrow!
Every step you take will make a huge difference to our families. We’re so grateful for your support 🫶
If you would like to donate click the link below:
https://fortalice.enthuse.com/cp/509b0/fundraiser#!/
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.