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Forward’s second media breakfast: the prison crisis – under the spotlight

Generously hosted by the Financial Times, The Forward Trust led our second media breakfast discussion on Thursday 3rd July.

• Probation support
• Drug & alcohol support

Alcohol Awareness Week 2025: Supporting Recovery at Work

This week (7–13 July 2025) marks Alcohol Awareness Week, a national campaign led by Alcohol Change UK, aimed at raising awareness of the impact alcohol has on our lives, our health, and our communities.

• Drug & alcohol support

Your Allyship is Essential: Pride Month 2025 at The Forward Trust

This Pride month, Forward Trust focused on allyship. Allyship is an active and consistent effort to use your privilege and power to support and advocate for people with less privilege.

Emma Urquhart Cup – East Kent’s recovery community are true winners of friendly football match between ROAR Kent and The Forward Trust at Margate FC

With a rare footballing appearance by England and Arsenal legend, (and our Chair of Trustees) Tony Adams, this entertaining charity game was a fitting tribute to the late Emma Urquhart who sadly passed away a year ago.

Clouds House Reunion 2025 – celebrating over 42 years of recovery 

Our annual event in Wiltshire welcomed alumni, family, staff and Clouds supporters to enjoy a joyful and emotional day celebrating everyone involved in of the UK’s long-established residential rehabilitation centres. 

Starting Strong: Preparing for Employment at Medway’s Employability Day 2025 Workshop

On 19th June, The Forward Trust hosted an inspiring workshop in Gillingham, Medway with IPS participants and Adult Skills learners.

• Employment support

A Moment of Recognition: From Recovery Work to Buckingham Palace

Last month, I received an unexpected invitation – one that I had to read twice just to believe. I was invited to attend the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

• Drug & alcohol support

From Inactivity to Opportunity to Good Work: Employability Day 2025 – Partners Roundtable

To mark 2025’s Employability Day (16 June), Forward brought together a powerful coalition of partners for a Policy and Practice Roundtable on 19th June. The theme, “From Inactivity to Opportunity to Good Work”, set the tone for a day of reflection, insight, and action.

• Employment support

Forward Trust Celebrates Clean Air Day 2025 (19 June)

Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest air pollution awareness campaign and here at The Forward Trust, we are proud to stand with organisations across the country in recognising its importance.

Arc Hospitality and Restart Join Forces to Fast-Track Local Employment

In a powerful example of partnership and purpose, the Restart Scheme and Arc Hospitality have once again joined forces to create meaningful employment opportunities for local jobseekers — and the results speak for themselves.

• Employment support