Inspiration

Get inspired by people who have made great progress with a bit of support from us.

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Jacob G’s Story

Jacob Green overcame a difficult past of addiction and legal troubles to create LS Lifestyle, a sobriety-focused brand aimed at supporting others in recovery. Now, he’s working to build a sustainable business that turns his challenges into a source of hope and empowerment for his community.

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“Thank you to The Forward Trust for their help and support I truly appreciate it and all the support I received; it has been great!”

In April 2023, Forward Trust launched an eight-week job search support service , funded by the Department of Work & Pensions through its Job Centre Plus Dynamic Purchasing System.

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Aaron’s Success Story with The Restart Scheme!

Meet Aaron, a recent Restart Scheme graduate who overcame many challenges on his way to success but has now landed a new job – and a new set of wheels!

The TA dream hadn’t been forgotten…she got invited to two interviews for TA positions on the same day!

We’re really pleased to share Samantha’s story about her experience of using Forward’s Restart Scheme with Kirsty Langley, Restart Scheme Employment Advisor.

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Sandy A’s story

By volunteering with Forward’s online chat service, Sandy is using her spare time to help others.

Creative work

Addiction Awareness Week

Creative work

Dazer’s Poem

Good Vibrations Stoke Heath project Koestler “Highly Commended Award”

Creative work

Shark

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Ruth and Dan’s story

Our Enterprise team helped Ruth and Dan set up ‘Doing What Really Matters’, or DWRM, a social enterprise aimed at increasing education opportunities for people in and leaving prison.

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Asma’s story

When Asma lost her job and her home in quick succession, our housing and resettlement team stepped in.