Social Impact Report

Our first Social Impact Report showcases how Forward reaches over 15,000 people across 18 prisons and 10 community services.

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Our Impact

The original ‘Rapt’ 12 step treatment programme, showed a 65% reduction in the volume of crime committed by programme graduates, compared to a comparison group completing less intensive programmes.

For every 100 people completing Forward's 'Rapt' programmes an estimated £6.3 million is saved through reduced crime and re sentencing costs

The 'Blue Sky' employment model reduces re-offending by up to 23%

Our Theory of Change

What we Do

We are The Forward Trust (formerly RAPt and Blue Sky), the social business with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

Prison Services

Community Services

Employment Services

Family Work

After Care

Housing Services

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It is encouraging to learn how organisations like Forward are offering specialist support to help people break the cycle of addiction and look forward to a positive life.

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- HRH, the Duchess of Cambridge on visiting HMP Send

Latest News and Stories

28 Nov 2018

Fashion Inspiration Luella Rockerfella launches new Christmas pop-up shop in aid of Forward

Leading online fashion retailer Luella Rockerfella is launching an exciting new pop-up shop in London to raise money for The Forward Trust – just in time for Christmas!

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We are supporting @second_crack to continue being the bridge between the criminal justice system and speciality coffee. They only have 2 days left to raise just £400 and receive £2,500 match funding. Can you support them & help create jobs for offenders? https://buff.ly/2Lbihrw

Still looking for the perfect #Christmas presents for your stylish loved ones? @luellarocker are hosting a pop-up at our #London Recovery Hub today, with all proceeds going to us. 30 Whitmore Road, N1 5QA, 12pm-4pm. #fashionforgood #fabfrocks #gladrags https://buff.ly/2EgDTC0 pic.twitter.com/gDX5xWUYfH

Charity pop up at our Recovery Hub with @luellarocker is OPEN! All proceeds go to charity (including us)! 30 Whitmore Road, N1 5QA. 10am. #FashionForward #fashionforgood https://buff.ly/2EgDTC0 pic.twitter.com/89mvuS6jvD

The days, times and locations for our drop in sites at our #drug and #alcohol service in #Canterbury have changed. See the updated info here: https://buff.ly/2Qw1Dc2 pic.twitter.com/ZuTWCZUApJ

In partnership with @TheSocialInvest our Forward Enterprise Fund provides business support & loans to #enterprises & #charities that create job opportunities for #ex-offenders and people in recovery. Here are a few #businesses we have been successfully supporting since our launch pic.twitter.com/uPAK4MbZYd

20 Nov 2018

Alcohol Awareness Week blog: Ruth's story

This year Alcohol Awareness Week is from 19th – 25th November 2018. 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.