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Preventing overdoses and saving lives – in prison and the community

31st August marked International Overdose Awareness Day. Find out how our teams in prisons and the community are combatting the increased risk of overdose after the lockdown.

Kickstart: Don’t re-invent the wheel

Kickstart is a great opportunity to find and develop talent. The Government needs to act quickly so this exciting programme benefits those who need it.

• Employment support

What’s up with the ex-offender employment stats?

We believe recent data doesn’t reflect the wider situation in employability and skills for ex-offenders. Find out why.

• Employment support

The Forward Trust joins Collective Voice

The Forward Trust announces its new partnership with Collective Voice, the national alliance of drug and alcohol treatment and recovery charities.

Virtual Garden Party raises over £25,000 for The Bridges

An innovative ‘virtual garden party’, co-hosted by Linda and David Kilburn and Victoria and Christian Carver has raised £25,676 for The Bridges, our Hull-based drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre.

Forward’s response to the Chancellor’s summer statement

The Forward Trust welcomes the Chancellor’s Summer Statement Plan to support, create and protect jobs

• Employment support

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.