Help us make founder crisis less brutal.
Fortitude is pre-launch and funded entirely by people who believe this should exist. Every donation, every volunteer hour, and every shared link gets us closer.
Where your money goes
We're raising seed funding to take Fortitude from idea to registered charity. Here's what donations will fund:
Charity registration
Legal setup, governing documents, Charity Commission process, and compliance
Infrastructure
Website, secure systems for confidential referrals, and volunteer management
Outreach
Reaching founders who are struggling in silence and don't know help exists
First pilot
Running initial triage sessions, peer circles, and building a vetted referral network
All donations are made via GoFundMe and protected by their Giving Guarantee — meaning you get your money back if something isn't right.
We'll publish regular updates on what we've spent and what we've achieved. No black boxes.
Make a donation
Every pound helps us get closer to launch. Your donation funds charity registration, infrastructure, outreach, and our first pilot triage sessions.
All donations are made securely via GoFundMe and protected by their Giving Guarantee — full money-back protection if something isn't right.
We can't offer Gift Aid yet (that requires registered charity status), but we'll be in touch with supporters as soon as we can. If you'd prefer to pledge support and donate later, register your interest and we'll follow up.
£25
Could cover the cost of setting up one triage call with a founder in crisis.
£100
Could fund a peer support circle session, bringing together a small group of founders navigating similar challenges.
£500
Could sponsor a founder through the full Stabilise phase — from first contact to a clear, practical plan.
These are illustrative amounts to show the kind of impact your donation can have. All funds support Fortitude's charitable mission.
Volunteer with Fortitude
We're looking for people who want to give 1–2 hours a month to help founders in crisis.
We're building a volunteer network of people who have real experience, genuine empathy, and a couple of hours to spare. Here's what that might look like:
Founder mentors
You've been through business failure, burnout, or crisis yourself. You're willing to have honest, confidential conversations with founders who are going through it now. No qualifications needed — just lived experience and a willingness to listen.
Specialist volunteers
You have professional expertise that founders in crisis often need but can't afford — legal, financial, HR, communications, or insolvency. You're willing to give a short initial consultation or point someone in the right direction.
Community hosts
You're good at bringing people together. You'd help facilitate peer support circles — small groups of founders supporting each other through shared experience.
Connectors
You know people. You can introduce us to potential partners, funding sources, or organisations that share our mission.
All volunteers will be briefed on confidentiality and safeguarding before engaging with any founder. We're building proper structures — this isn't ad-hoc.
Partner with us
If you run a business, a fund, an accelerator, or a professional services firm, there are ways to support Fortitude that go beyond donations:
Sponsor a pilot programme
Fund a cohort of triage sessions or peer support circles and see the direct impact of your support.
Offer pro-bono services
Legal, accounting, HR, or communications support that founders in crisis desperately need.
Employee volunteering
Let your team give back by volunteering as mentors or specialist advisors through Fortitude.
Refer founders in need
If you work with entrepreneurs who are struggling, point them our way. We'll handle the rest.
We're open to creative partnerships. If you've got an idea, we'd love to hear it.
Get in touch about partnershipsSpread the word
Not everyone can donate or volunteer — but you can still help by sharing Fortitude with someone who needs it, or with someone who might want to support the mission.
Know a founder who's struggling? Share this link: fortitudefoundation.com/how-we-help
Know someone who might want to help? Share this link: fortitudefoundation.com/support
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