Amputee Charity Expands Support For People Living With Limb Difference

Amputees across Glasgow will have more opportunities to socialise, exercise and rebuild confidence thanks to a new programme of wellbeing activities run by Finding Your Feet.

Finding Your Feet (FYF) is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to supporting people who have experienced amputation or were born with limb absence.

Founded in Glasgow, in 2014, by quadruple amputee Cor Hutton, the charity now supports over 1,400 individuals - 472 of whom live in the Glasgow area - with emotional, social and physical programmes designed to reduce isolation and promote independence.

The charity’s work includes counselling, peer support, hospital visits and regular fitness sessions for FYF members, known as Troopers. They also work closely with the University of Strathclyde and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to ensure services are informed by research and clinical practice.

The activities are designed to help Troopers regain confidence, improve physical health and gain a sense of community. Many participants continue their fitness journeys independently, opening up space for others to take part.

Steven, a Trooper and FYF Peer Support Volunteer, described the charity’s support as lifesaving.

“I am under no illusions that FYF, through their Counsellor, has helped to save my life,” he said, “It has improved my wellbeing in every aspect.”

As a charity, Finding Your Feet relies on donations to continue supporting people like Steven.

A £1,500 donation from the Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust will help cover the cost of some of these activities, including counselling, volunteer coordination, and travel expenses for amputees who would otherwise struggle to attend.

Cor Hutton, founder of Finding Your Feet, thanked the Trust for the donation, saying:

“We are hugely grateful to Allied Vehicles Group and the Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust for this generous award of £1,500. These funds will go directly towards supporting amputees in Glasgow through adapted fitness sessions, counselling, hospital visits and ongoing wellbeing support. Their backing helps us reach more people when they need it most and makes sure no one faces limb loss alone.”

David Facenna, Corporate Culture Director at Allied Vehicles Group, said:

“A great deal of our customers are amputees, and it’s likely many have been Troopers supported by Finding Your Feet. That shared connection makes this donation especially meaningful. We’re proud to help fund activities that build confidence, foster friendships and support people as they move forward with their lives.”