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Social Investment Business (SIB) and The Forward Trust launch the Forward Enterprise Fund

Social Investment Business (SIB) and The Forward Trust are pleased to announce the launch of the Forward Enterprise Fund.

So let’s get on with it…

The speech was disappointingly light on the necessity of reducing demand for drugs, and achieving a step change in reducing re-offending.

The Forward Trust responds to Justice Secretary’s Prison Speech

It’s vital that the prison drug market is undermined, and the key is to expand access to effective evidence-based drug treatment.

An integrated approach to tackling substance misuse and mental health issues in prisons

An integrated approach to tackling substance misuse and mental health problems amongst prisoners could reduce mental health problems in prisons, as well as reducing re-offending, according to research released today by The Forward Trust.

Forward’s East Kent service receives positive feedback in CQC inspection

The Forward Trust is delighted by the positive feedback received in the recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) reports regarding the community drug and alcohol service it provides in East Kent.

My journey to recovery from alcohol addiction

Dry January is an annual movement where people give up alcohol for the month of January. To highlight the importance of alcohol awareness, one of our former clients shares their story of their journey to recovery from alcohol addiction and what it’s like to be in social situations where drinking is commonplace.

Family Support at Christmas

For Forward Family Support client Angie, Christmas can be a difficult time.

Quiz night raises more than £10,000 for The Bridges

On Wednesday 6th December over 100 guests from across Yorkshire attended a quiz night in aid of The Bridges – a residential rehabilitation centre run by The Forward Trust in Hull.

Forward release ‘Bridging the Gaps’ report

Ex-offenders and people in recovery from addiction could help fill the UK workforce shortages expected post-Brexit, according to a report released by The Forward Trust.

“With the right support, change is possible”

Alcohol Awareness week is from 13th – 19th November 2017. To help shine a light on the issue, one of our former clients shared their story of how alcohol impacted them, and how they changed their life for the better.