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National survey reports a surge in alcohol and gambling problems during the pandemic

The Forward Trust has today published the results of a national poll conducted by YouGov that shows increasing levels of problem drinking, gambling and relapse a year into the pandemic.

• Drug & alcohol support

The Duchess of Cambridge becomes Patron of The Forward Trust

Today The Duchess of Cambridge has become Patron of The Forward Trust, which formally merged with Action on Addiction in May 2021.

Twice the power: how the employability is sector is creating thousands of new jobs

The employability and skills sector is at the heart of the government’s Plan for Jobs strategy. New programmes such as DWP Restart and Kickstart, as well as the growth of traineeships, aren’t just supporting people into careers: they’re also creating exciting new job opportunities.

• Employment support

Introducing The More Than My Past Film Academy

More Than My Past tells the inspirational life stories of people who have overcome addiction or crime. Now we’re putting the power to tell these stories into the hands of our ambassadors.

Reach Out service judged ‘notable positive practice’ by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons

Forward’s online chat service, Reach Out, was praised by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (HMCIP) following an inspection of HMP High Down in March and April 2021.

• Drug & alcohol support
• Employment support
• Family support
• Mental health support
• Housing & resettlement support

Forward delivers major new probation services to rehabilitate offenders

The Forward Trust’s reach and impact are growing considerably after winning contracts to deliver new probation services aimed at rehabilitating individuals and cutting crime.

• Family support
• Housing & resettlement support
• Mental health support

A leading role: how volunteers have been at the forefront of Forward’s pandemic response

Volunteers are a crucial part of The Forward Trust’s response to the challenges of the pandemic, writes Recovery Support Team Leader Valérie Ferretti for DDN Magazine.

How Forward’s enterprise support is creating new opportunities for economic growth

Forward’s Social Enterprise Development Manager, Tev Souleiman, reflects on Forward’s Enterprise Support over the past year and shares our plans for the future.

• Employment support

“Appreciating nature soothes my soul”

For Mental Health Awareness Week, our staff and clients shared examples of how connecting with nature supports their wellbeing.

• Drug & alcohol support
• Mental health support

The Forward Trust and Action on Addiction join forces to expand much-needed addiction recovery services in the UK

The Forward Trust and Action on Addiction merge to create a powerful force for recovery from addiction.

• Drug & alcohol support
• Family support