Our latest impact research shows that we supported over 31,000 individuals across England and Wales during 2024/25.
The expertise and financial support of our corporate partners play a vital role in our work, helping us reach vulnerable individuals when they need us most. With the continued backing of like-minded organisations, we are ambitious about the future – and aim to support 40,000 people by 2027. We believe that anyone, however marginalised and whatever their history or circumstances, should get the opportunity they need to live a positive life that fulfils their potential – enabling them to inspire others to follow the same path.
Addiction to alcohol, drugs and/or gambling is a complex mental health condition - often rooted in difficult childhood circumstances and trauma. Poverty and issues around accessing local support services are additional contributing factors.
Ex-offenders and prisoners face insurmountable challenges to stay on the right path - often facing homelessness and addictions that may have worsened during custodial sentences.
Individuals from deprived or lower socio-economic backgrounds are disproportionately affected by unemployment and insecure, low-paid work. Without stable opportunities, many find themselves unintentionally drawn into cycles of crime and addiction.
Our Royal Patron, Ambassadors, and high-profile endorsements add credibility to our work.
Delivering life-saving change to thousands of people every year.
Research and evidence-based expertise across our services.
Addressing societal challenges to help every individual achieve a sense of belonging.
From grassroots projects to national media coverage, we work hard to reach new audiences and influence policy.
Effective leadership – including many with lived experience.
Provide our service users with ways to kickstart their employment.
Employment supportLend your wisdom and experience to support aspiring entrepreneurs through our Enterprise Support service.
EnterpriseRegister your workplace or team and embark on a variety of exciting challenges - with options to suit every skill level and ability.
EventsWe welcome new enquiries from housing providers to create stable tenancies for our services users.
HousingWork with us to help enhance our referral pathways by offering your expertise, so we can continue to improve our support services.
Service developmentProvide a safe and accessible room to help Forward host more events across major cities and local communities.
FundraisingJoin campaigns like Taking Action on Addiction to help us build a more compassionate, informed, and understanding society.
CampaignsEngage with and share The Forward Trust content on social media.
Our Delivery Partners.
With the help and support of our corporate partners, Forward can provide safe, evidence-based, and compassionate support to vulnerable individuals, enabling us to save and transform lives.
