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The Forward Trust’s new Impact Report: A year of progress, innovation, and life-changing support

The Forward Trust are delighted to bring you our latest impact report, revealing some remarkable achievements over the past year. The report highlights our continued growth, expansion of services, and innovative initiatives that have empowered thousands of individuals across the UK.

Forward Enterprise Celebratory Event: A Celebration of Milestones and Impact (11/12/24)

Last week, The Forward Trust Enterprise Celebratory Event brought together an inspiring cohort of individuals, funders, partners, and supporters to honour the achievements of ex-offenders who successfully completed the Forward Enterprise Ex-Offenders Business Bootcamp.

• Employment support

Clouds House Christmas Carol Service (12th December 2024)

On Thursday 12th December, the Clouds House Christmas Carol Service took place at St Mary’s Church, East Knoyle. Now a firm fixture in the church calendar, St Mary’s has very kindly opened its doors to Clouds over the last couple of years, enabling us to all celebrate Christmas together.

• Drug & alcohol support
• Recovery support

The government’s “biggest reforms to employment support for a generation” must not overlook people in recovery from substance use

The newly launched ‘Get Britain Working Again’ white paper (released 26 November) demonstrates the new government’s commitment to help people who are not working into employment if they can. But they must include targeted support for people in treatment for substance misuse – and for wider health issues.

• Employment support

Lily Allen joins The Forward Trust as an Ambassador 

The award-winning singer, songwriter, author, and actor, Lily Allen, has become the latest Ambassador of The Forward Trust.

• Drug & alcohol support
• Mental health support
• Recovery support
• Family support

Tony Adams appointed as new chair of national addiction and recovery charity The Forward Trust 

Football legend Tony Adams has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Forward Trust, a national charity that supports people to break the cycle of addiction and crime.

The Raw truth of Domestic Abuse: A Lived and Survived Experience

TRIGGER WARNING – this post contains details of physical and emotional abuse that some people may find distressing. Support for those affected by the content of this blog is available at the bottom of the article.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25th November) – Standing Together To Support Survivors

At The Forward Trust, we recognise the critical importance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, observed annually on November 25th. This day is a global call to action to raise awareness, amplify survivor voices, and accelerate efforts to end violence against women and girls in all its forms.

• Mental health support
• Family support
• Drug & alcohol support

International Men’s Day (19th November) – Supporting Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month at The Forward Trust

The 19th November 2024 marks International Men’s Day, which falls inside Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month in the UK.

• Mental health support

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024: Empowering Innovators and Entrepreneurs Around the Globe

Every year, Forward celebrates the power of entrepreneurship through Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). Taking place from 18th November to 24th November 2024, this week-long celebration will bring together millions of people across the globe to celebrate entrepreneurs – and inspire the next generation of business leaders.

• Employment support