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13 Jul 2026

Addiction in the UK - Leading Forward Podcast

Our Leading Forward series has released a new podcast episode, 'Addiction in the UK - new landm...

10 Jul 2026

Addiction in the United Kingdom: Report launch event at the House of Lords

On July 7th, I was delighted to chair an event in the House of Lords to launch the first edition of...

07 Jul 2026

Addiction in the UK report - Executive Summary by our CEO Mike Trace

Mike Trace, CEO of The Forward Trust, provides an insightful Executive Summary for latest report, Ad...

07 Jul 2026

Addiction in the UK - a new landmark report about drug and alcohol use in the UK

Today, a new landmark report is released that reveals the extent of drug and alcohol addiction acros...

03 Jul 2026

Forward contributes to an important new criminal justice project at the Home Affairs, Human Rights, Equalities and Justice Hub

This week (1 July), Emma Stuart, Executive Director of Criminal Justice at The Forward Trust, provid...

02 Jul 2026

Every Conversation Counts: Supporting Women When Time Is Limited at HMP Bronzefield

Mary Hayman, Counselling & Complex Need Regional Team Lead at The Forward Trust, shares how Step...

30 Jun 2026

Pride Reflections 2026

Forward Trust is a place for everyone. In June, Forward marked Pride month 2026 by upskilling staff...

26 Jun 2026

Community Engagement on Employability Day 2026

By Emma Woodward, Operational Manager, Employment ServicesIn recognition of Employability Day 2026,...

24 Jun 2026

A Day I’ll Never Forget: Attending a Royal Garden Party

Chantel Gell (a Recovery Navigator in East Kent), shares her proud experience of attending one of th...

22 Jun 2026

The Emma Urquhart Cup: A Celebration of Recovery, Friendship and Community

In this personal blog, Chantel, Recovery Navigator at The Forward Trust, reflects on this year’s Emm...

17 Jun 2026

Football, Community and Safety: Why Vigilance Matters This Summer

By Katy McGrath, Safeguarding Manager, The Forward Trust