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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Brand new event - Bounce Mania! 🤸♀️🙌
Childrens 1 hour sponsored bounce all for Fortalice. Registration now open!
We did it! 🎉
On Saturday, 30 incredible abseilers took on the challenge of descending Peel Tower, all in support of Fortalice.
There were plenty of nerves, and once again the weather wasn`t on our side but that didn`t stop them! Every single participant showed amazing courage, determination and team spirit.
A special shout out goes to the Essity team who not only sponsored the event but also took on the abseil themselves! Thank you for your incredible support generosity and willingness to step over the edge for such a great cause.
Finally, a huge thank you to everyone who took part, donated, volunteered and cheered our abseilers on. Your support will make a real difference to the people and families we help every day.
You are all amazing!
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children?
An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as part of our highly experienced Nursery team in the Refuge.
We are aiming to recruit a motivated person, with a desire to support vulnerable families in an early year setting.
The post is based within the OFSTED Registered Nursery setting and you will support the wider team in working with other children in the Refuge.
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A massive good luck to our incredible abseilers who are taking on Peel Tower tomorrow in support of Fortalice! 💙
They`re facing their fears to help raise vital funds for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, and they need your support.
If you can, please click the link below to make a donation and show our amazing abseilers some love as they make their courageous descent. Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference.
https://fortalice.enthuse.com/cf/peel-tower-abseil-challenge-2026
Can you help Fortalice to win £5,000? 💙
Vote for us in the Community Special Draw deadline Sunday 5th July every nomination counts!
This funding would make a huge difference to the work we do for our community, and your vote only takes a minute. 🙌
Please share, Thank you for your support! Link below👇⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/23wnx9ey
#MovementForGood #CharityFunding #SupportLocal #MakingADifference
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!
#TheMagicGate #BookLaunch #ChildrensBooks #CommunitySupport #Fundraising
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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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.