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More Than My Past campaign launches podcast presented by actor Jason Flemyng

The More Than My Past campaign (led by The Forward Trust) today launches a new podcast telling the stories of notable former prisoners and addicts, presented by Guy Ritchie film star Jason Flemyng.

Volunteers’ Week – a big thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers!

This Volunteers’ Week we want to say a massive thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who, even during the coronavirus lockdown, have been going above and beyond to help us support our clients.

How Forward are supporting our prison clients during the Covid-19 pandemic

Read about how Forward are supporting prison clients during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Community substance misuse services during a pandemic – how East Kent have adapted

Find out how Forward’s East Kent team has adapted its service in response to the lockdown restrictions.

Supporting people to start their own businesses

Read about how Forward’s Enterprise Team are supporting people to find, create, and sustain employment.

Digital innovations during the pandemic

Read more about the ways in which digital technology has enabled us to communicate with and care for our clients during the lockdown.

Helping prisoners with children to stay connected to their families

Read about how Rebecca Mistry, Forward’s Family Work Coordinator, has been helping prisoners with children to stay connected with their families during the lockdown.

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#MTMPLockdownStories

Over the course of the coronavirus lockdown, More Than My Past ambassadors have been sharing messages of strength and solidarity with the rest of the community to provide a source of social support. Read more about the series and watch the stories here.

The Forward Trust receives matrix Standard accreditation

The Forward Trust is delighted to have been accredited to the matrix Standard.

Opportunity: Forward seeks partners to support our bid for upcoming HMPPS CFO Activity Hubs contracts

The Forward Trust is looking for partners to support our bid proposal for the upcoming CFO Activity Hubs contracts.