--- title: "Entrepreneur Support After Business Failure | Fortitude Foundation" description: "Fortitude Foundation helps entrepreneurs through burnout, insolvency, and crisis with practical support and a pathway back to stability." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": [ "Organization", "NonprofitOrganization" ], "name": "Fortitude Foundation", "alternateName": "Fortitude", "url": "https://www.fortitudefoundation.com", "logo": "https://www.fortitudefoundation.com/og-image.png", "description": "Fortitude Foundation supports entrepreneurs in crisis through burnout, insolvency, and financial stress.", "foundingDate": "2025", "areaServed": "GB", "email": "hello@fortitudefoundation.com", "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer support", "email": "hello@fortitudefoundation.com", "availableLanguage": "English" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortitude-foundation-uk/", "https://www.instagram.com/fortitudefounders", "https://www.youtube.com/@FounderFortitude" ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Fortitude Foundation", "url": "https://www.fortitudefoundation.com" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebPage", "name": "Fortitude Foundation", "url": "https://www.fortitudefoundation.com", "datePublished": "2025-01-01", "dateModified": "2026-03-08", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Fortitude Foundation", "url": "https://www.fortitudefoundation.com" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.fortitudefoundation.com" } ] } ] --- Fortitude Foundation is working towards UK registered charity status. We're currently pre-launch, building awareness, gathering volunteers, and raising seed funding via GoFundMe. All donations are protected by GoFundMe's Giving Guarantee. [Learn more →](/faq) [![Fortitude Foundation](/assets/hero-logo-D4MBKpRf.webp)](/) About [How We Help](/how-we-help) Resources Partners [Support Us](/support) [Donate](https://www.gofundme.com/f/fortitude-foundation-launch)Register to help ![Fortitude Foundation — Founder Support Through Business Failure](/assets/hero-logo-BEWRnCzP.png) # Entrepreneurship is Brutal . When Your Business Falls Apart, You Shouldn't Face It Alone. [I need help](/how-we-help)[Read Ross's story](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rosswilliamsuk_entrepreneurship-activity-7417120798009700353-MWLL)[Support the mission](/support) **Fortitude Foundation helps entrepreneurs in crisis stabilise, recover, and rebuild.** We combine fast, practical triage with founder-led community and a clear pathway back to income, confidence, and momentum. We're building the foundation now. Register your interest to support, volunteer, or learn more as we launch. Join 100+ founders, mentors, and supporters already backing the mission. Confidential. No spam. We'll only contact you about Fortitude. > Founders don't need saving. They need stability , clarity , and momentum . ## What we do Three phases to help founders move from crisis to clarity 1 [ ### Stabilise ](/how-we-help) When everything feels urgent, we help founders cut through the noise. Practical triage to move from spiralling to steady. "From spiralling to steady" 2 [ ### Recover ](/how-we-help) Once the immediate fire is contained, we help founders rebuild capacity and confidence with structure and founder-led support. "You're not doing it alone" 3 [ ### Rebuild ](/how-we-help) The path back to momentum, translating hard lessons into a clear next chapter with sustainable income and a healthier way forward. "A future you want to live in" [See how the full process works](/how-we-help) ## Why this needs to exist Founder crisis is far more common than most people realise. Behind the glossy success stories lies a reality of relentless pressure, isolation, and the very real risk of losing everything, including your sense of self. [Read the full story](/about)[Browse our resources for founders in crisis](/resources)[Common questions](/faq) ## How you can help ### Donate Help us launch. All donations via GoFundMe are protected by their Giving Guarantee. [Learn more about supporting us](/support). [Donate](https://www.gofundme.com/f/fortitude-foundation-launch) ### Volunteer Give 1–2 hours a month. Mentoring, introductions, specialist help. [Get involved](/support) ### Share Know a founder who's struggling? Share our [resources](/resources) or this site with them. [Browse resources](/resources) ## What people are saying "I've been through exactly this and there was nothing out there. This is desperately needed." — Tech founder, UK "The fact that someone is building something practical rather than another wellness course is exactly what the ecosystem needs." — Venture partner "I reached out to Ross after seeing his post. Just knowing someone understood made a difference before any 'programme' even started." — Founder, anonymous [Read more from our supporters](/testimonials) ## Where we are now - Ross shared his founder story publicly (June 2025). It resonated with thousands of founders - 100+ people have registered interest since June 2025: volunteers, mentors, and supporters - Founders have informally reached out for support, confirming the need is real and urgent - Volunteer network is being built, including founders, solicitors, and financial professionals - GoFundMe fundraising is live: donate to help us reach our launch target - Charity Commission registration: in progress, targeting late 2026 - First pilot triage sessions: planned for post-registration [Read more about our progress](/about)[Contact us](/contact)[FAQs](/faq) ### Stay updated Get occasional updates on Fortitude's progress, no spam, just milestones. 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