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 team at @taylorwimpey who recently hosted a business wide fundraising challenge, Start Small, Build Big in aid of Fortalice and raised an incredible £2,215.
As part of the team based challenge, each participating team were given £50 seed funding and tasked with turning it into as much money as possible for Fortalice.
Thank you so much to all the staff who took part, donated and supported the challenge. The money raised will go towards helping families affected by domestic abuse.
A special mention goes to Belinda for coming up with the fantastic idea and helping make the event such a success.
Are you self-motivated and enjoy working independently? Do you enjoy lone working with minimal distractions and completing focused pieces of admin work? If you have a passion for working within the domestic abuse sector, Fortalice are recruiting Refuge Night Workers/Administrators who will also be the first point of contact for residents in our Refuge, ensuring support when needed.
🚨 Last few spaces remaining for our abseil event! 🚨
Ready to step out of your comfort zone and take on an unforgettable challenge? Join us for an adrenaline filled experience while supporting a great cause and making amazing memories along the way.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of it spaces are filling fast!
To register, follow the link and sign up today!
https://fortalice.org.uk/abseil-challenge-2026/
From Tower to Tower Challenge! 🥾👣
This September we are looking for dedicated individuals to take on this fantastic sponsored challenge climb three iconic hills and covers 21 miles all in aid of Fortalice.
🏔️ Peel Tower
🏔️ Darwen Tower
🏔️ Rivington Pike
Head to our website for more details and to register!
#BoltonEvent #Charity #Hike #Lancashire #FortaliceBolton
We’re excited to announce that our brand new online raffle and auction is now open!
There are lots of amazing prizes to be won and every ticket and bid helps make a real difference.
All funds raised go directly to Fortalice to support victims of domestic abuse, helping to provide safety, support and recovery for those who need it most.
Follow the link below and get involved today , try your luck and help support a truly vital cause.
https://fortalice.org.uk/fortalice-spring-raffle-silent-auction/
Fortalice are looking for a Vinted Volunteer
If you’ve got a little spare time and want to help with our Vinted activities, we’d love to hear from you. No experience needed just a willingness to help!
Message us if you’re interested 🛒
Only 8 weeks to go until our Abseil Challenge returns!
On 4th July, take on the challenge and help raise vital funds for victims of domestic abuse. Every step over the edge makes a real difference.
Sign up, get involved and be part of something meaningful.
Follow the link and register today 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.