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Social Impact Report

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

21 May 2019

The Forward Trust chosen as one of the new social enterprise partners for Deloitte’s One Million Futures scheme

The Forward Trust (Forward) are delighted to have been chosen as one of the social enterprise partners of Deloitte’s One Million Futures scheme, the firm’s social impact initiative.

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We are looking forward to celebrating #employabilityday. The latest @ERSA blog from our Director of Employment Services Asi discusses our upcoming round-table event in partnership with @Brent_Council in celebration of #empday19 https://buff.ly/2X9jZPn pic.twitter.com/wzfWr9grSy

Check out our latest Pulse issue in which we highlight some of the challenges that #exoffenders and people in #recovery face when seeking employment and how through our unique tailored approach we have successfully supported over 2,000 clients into work: https://buff.ly/2LjaYBL pic.twitter.com/bPy8pBmxQZ

It's so amazing when the loved ones of clients get in touch. Here's one such example from Libby, the daughter of one of our clients at our Alcohol Day Rehab programme at ReNew in Hull. So proud of all our clients, their families and our incredble staff #recoveryispossible #family pic.twitter.com/YocCyBvzG0

Having a job significantly increases the chances of someone sustaining their recovery or rehabilitation. Apply today to join our growing Employment Services Team who provide information, advice and guidance and employability support: https://buff.ly/2ssD8ht pic.twitter.com/QNoiCxIDRj

A huge congratulations to @NotSaintsUK (an independent record label supported by The Forward Enterprise Fund) on the release of Liam Boraman’s track ‘Eggshells’ that tells his recovery journey: https://buff.ly/2LNqNkv pic.twitter.com/Yc1A6KsL5C

10 Apr 2019

Forward Trust shortlisted for UK Charity Governance Awards 2019

The Forward Trust (Forward) has been shortlisted for the UK-wide Charity Governance Awards 2019