The Forward Trust delivers substance use, mental health, criminal justice, and employment services in more than 80 prisons and community settings across England and Wales. This is further enhanced by our unique range of recovery and belonging services.
We also campaign to change public attitudes and policy, so that more people feel able to ask for help in a society that believes in the power of second chances and long-term recovery.
Whatever their history or circumstance, we believe that anyone, with the right support, can overcome their problems and fulfil their potential.
You can read more about our Vision, Mission and Values.
All too often, individuals who experience addiction or perpetrate crime are written-off as beyond hope, or a lost cause.
Our work and 35-year history prove otherwise, having supported thousands of individuals from all walks of life to achieve transformational change - and lasting recovery. We exist to give this life-changing opportunity to as many people as possible.
What’s more, we reach some of society’s most marginalised and disadvantaged groups to achieve this – the individuals we support are often homeless, out of work, and in poor mental or physical health; most have been traumatised by adverse childhood experiences.
Looking beyond these barriers, we give people the care and support, the knowledge and skills, and most importantly, the hope and motivation, to overcome adversity and move forward. Many go on to help others and to volunteer in their local communities, becoming beacons of hope and strong citizenship.
Find out more about our services.
