The Forward Trust

Sally is taking a leap for recovery. She’s skydiving to raise £10,000 for The Forward Trust, not for adrenaline, but for awareness, compassion, and the lives affected by addiction. Her story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, and no life should be lost to stigma. Support Sally’s incredible challenge and donate here: LINK IN BIO #TeamForward #RecoveryIsPossible #EndTheStigma #FundraisingForChange #ForwardTrust

Want a career that changes lives? Explore our current vacancies at The Forward Trust for May on our website (LINK IN BIO). #CharityJobs #ForwardTrust

Today, on National Staff Network Day, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible impact of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at The Forward Trust. 💙 From championing inclusion and collaboration to creating meaningful spaces for connection, our ERGs continue to help shape a more supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone. Our new ERG Impact Report highlights the achievements, events, and initiatives led by colleagues across Embrace, Proud, ForWomen, Race Forward, and Lived Experience in Action over the past year. Read the full report on our website (LINK IN BIO). #ForwardTrust

To our incredible #TeamForward runners and fundraisers, thank you. Together, you have now raised an amazing £90,000+ from this year’s @londonmarathon for The Forward Trust 💙 Every mile run, every donation made and every person who supported this journey is helping people break free from addiction, rebuild their lives and create stronger futures. Your dedication, resilience and commitment have made a real and lasting impact, and we couldn’t be prouder of what has been achieved together. Inspired by #TeamForward and want to take on one of our biggest challenge events? Applications for the London Marathon 2027 are now open. Join Team Forward and run for recovery. Sign up via our website: LINK IN BIO #RunForRecovery #LondonMarathon2027 #ForwardTrust

Planning your visit to our Medway Treatment and Recovery service? We are open Monday to Friday almost every week of the year. Visit our website for more information on the service (LINK IN BIO). #ForwardTrust

What opportunities are there for talented entrepreneurs supported within the social justice sector? In April, The Forward Trust was delighted to host our third Dragon’s Den–style pitching event at the @FinancialTimes ’ impressive London HQ. Led by our fantastic Enterprise Support team, the event welcomed five talented entrepreneurs with lived experience of the criminal justice system. Each pitched their business ideas to our panel of experts, our Dragons, including @TonyAdamsofficial alongside representatives from Bates Wells, Financial Times, London and Partners, Microsoft, and The Felix Project. This annual showcase, kindly supported by the @CityBridgeFoundation , gives aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to build confidence, strengthen business skills, and sharpen their pitching power in a professional 'business' environment. With joint winners announced this year, one message rang loud and clear: when we support young entrepreneurs, we can help transform lives and create real opportunities for long‑term success. Our thanks to Jacquie from the Financial Times for helping plan this event, Forward's Enterprise Support Team, our panel, and also our amazing candidates! 👉 Read more about the event, and discover how Forward is supporting aspiring entrepreneurs - LINK IN BIO #Entrepreneurship #DragonsDen #FinancialTimes #ForwardTrust

Run for Recovery! Take on the iconic Saucony London 10K or the Royal Parks Half with The Forward Trust and run through the heart of the capital, past landmarks like Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben and the London Eye, with crowds, music and unbeatable atmosphere pushing you every step of the way. Whether it’s your first race or a new PB, every mile you run helps change lives, supporting people to overcome addiction and build brighter futures 💙 It's running season - are you up for the challenge? LINK IN BIO #ForwardTrust

What a moment. To our incredible #TeamForward runners and fundraisers, thank you. This year’s @londonmarathon was about so much more than crossing a finish line. Together, including our Chair, @tonyadamsofficial , you ran for recovery, raised an incredible £85,000, and helped change lives. Every mile, every donation and every step taken will help support people breaking free from addiction, rebuilding their lives and creating stronger futures. Your dedication, resilience and commitment have made a real and lasting impact. Thank you for running for recovery. Thank you for being part of Team Forward 💙 Read more about the day on our website - LINK IN BIO #RunForRecovery #LondonMarathon2026 #ForwardTrust

A powerful new national campaign, The Silence Ends with Us, is taking action on rising suicide, loneliness and drug-related harm within LGBTQ+ communities across the UK. Led by @youareloved.cic , this movement combines a nationwide theatre tour, digital outreach, and the launch of “Ask Bobby”, a groundbreaking LGBTQ+ support directory connecting people to vital services when they need them most. At the heart of the campaign is SMOKE, a bold queer comic-thriller by @alexis.gregory , bringing real conversations about addiction, mental health and isolation to stages across the country, followed by live panels with local voices and experts. Join the conversation at @white_rock_theatre in Hastings tomorrow (28 April), where the post-show panel will feature The Forward Trust’s Inclusion Coordinator and Drug & Alcohol Practitioner, Darren Lacey. The reality is stark: LGBTQ+ individuals face significantly higher risks of suicide and substance-related harm. But this campaign is about connection, visibility, and change. Thank you to You Are Loved founder @marc.svensson for filming this video to explain the incredible work his organisation are doing. Visit our website to find out more information on the tour and ways to get support for yourself or a loved one (LINK IN BIO). #LetsTalkAddiction #TakingActionOnAddiction

Today’s the day. Our #TeamForward runners are taking on the @londonmarathon , running for recovery, running for change, and running to help rebuild lives. Every mile they take supports people creating a better future for themselves and their families. To every one of our runners and fundraisers, good luck. We’re so proud of you and we’re behind you every step of the way 💙 If you'd like to donate, visit the link in bio. #RunForRecovery #LondonMarathon2026 #ForwardTrust

Every runner has a story. Every story has a reason. Our #TeamForward runners are going the distance for recovery, sharing why this challenge matters to them and the lives they’re helping to change. From personal journeys to powerful motivations, these are the stories behind the miles. Support their run via the link in bio. #RunForRecovery #LondonMarathon2026 #ForwardTrust

This Sunday 26th April, our #TeamForward runners are taking on the @londonmarathon for The Forward Trust. Each runner has their own reason for stepping up but they all share one goal: to support people breaking free from cycles of addiction and crime, and to help make recovery possible. Through every mile, they’re raising vital funds to rebuild lives, strengthen families and create safer communities. A huge good luck to all of our runners this year, we’re behind you every step of the way 💙 And thank you to Ellie, Luke and Quentin for sharing their stories with us. Watch their videos to hear why they’re running. If you can, please support their efforts and donate via the link in bio. #TeamForward #RunForRecovery #LondonMarathon2026 #ForwardTrust