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“I’m really excited to be part of Team #BreakTheCycle taking part in London to Brighton for Forward and I’m loving the training so far. I’ve worked for Forward for a number of years now and seen first-hand the amazing transformational change that our clients go through when given a second chance, so it’s brilliant to be able to help even more people get the support they need” Valerie, Forward Trust employee and member of Team #BreakTheCycle.
We are excited and absolutely hon...oured to have 14 cyclists taking on the 54 miles from #LondontoBrighton in September to help break the cycle of crime and addiction. Valerie started training this Sunday and managed to cycle 25miles with a lovely stopover in Wimbledon Common. #BreakTheCycle Want to contribute to help change lives or learn more? Click here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/va lerie-ferretti
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We've teamed up with Social Investment Business and Crowdfunder to support early stage enterprises and Charities that are helping to break the cycle of crime and addiction with £100,000 up for grabs. Find out more --> http://bit.ly/2J7Ztqm

Well done to our amazing #ColorRun crew who took part yesterday - you are all wonderful! Want to sponsor our runners? There's still time: https://bit.ly/2L4YJ7m

Good luck to our amazing runners taking part in #TheColorRun this weekend in support of The Forward Trust. Every mile they run and every penny they raise will bring lasting change to people's lives away from addiction and crime. Want to sponsor them? You can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ca roline-thatcher1

“I like working for The Forward Trust and am going the extra mile by running The Color Run. Having previously worked on the front line for many years and now working in HR supporting services, I have seen first-hand the journey many clients take - from stepping into the detox unit to graduating from a 12-step programme. The transformation that the change brings to their lives and to those around them is very powerful and humbling to see.” Caroline Thatcher, Senior HR Manager, The Forward Trust Our amazing HR team are inspiring us all today #MondayMotivation. They're doing #TheColourRunUK to raise money for Forward and baking cakes along the way to help boost their donations. Want to contribute or learn more? Click here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ca roline-thatcher1 …

Thank you to Kennedy St & Co CiC for having us over the weekend to talk about the Forward Enterprise Fund the audience had some great business ideas. The Forward Enterprise Fund offers investment and support to organisations helping people to break the cycles of crime or addiction through employment. Read more here http://www.forwardenterprise.org.uk. Contact us if you would like us to come and speak to a group about the fund.

To celebrate #Volunteersweek we spoke to some of our volunteers about why they volunteer for us. Their work is vital in supporting our clients through their journey. If you want to find out more about volunteering please visit: https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/support-o ur-work/volunteer/

Get on your bike this September and ride to help The Forward Trust break the cycle of addiction and crime and bring lasting change to people's lives. We have places available to join team #BreakTheCycle at the London to Brighton Bike Ride on Sunday 16th September. Sign up for free at: https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/support-o ur-work/

Evelyn is a Meet and Greet Volunteer and is in charge of supporting prison clients on their day of release: "I have only been with Forward for a short time but the training has been beneficial and everyone is very supportive. Thank you for this opportunity." #volunteersweek

“To begin with, I found Footsteps in Recovery really challenging. But we all grew together as a group, and now we are strong.”
Read our latest research demonstrating the success of our services supporting female clients at HMP Send since improvements were made in 2016. Over the last year, there has been a 25% increase in the number of clients completing our Footsteps in Recovery programme.
Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/2Jp9H9T

This week we're celebrating our amazing volunteers as part of Volunteers Week. People like Naz, who started out volunteering for us in our Meet and Greet and Recovery Support services and is now a Resettlement Apprentice.
“I enjoyed supporting clients in the early stages of their recovery and I gained a lot of self-confidence with volunteering." #volunteersweek

The Forward Enterprise Fund team are holding a business surgery on 9th June with Kennedy St & Co CiC in Brighton.
Do you have a business idea or an existing enterprise that's looking to support or employ people in recovery from addiction?
Mathilde, our Enterprise Manager, will host a 30-minute presentation and one-hour business surgery where you can go through your business ideas providing you with guidance and advice on funding available from The Forward Enterprise Fund.
... The Forward Enterprise Fund is a pioneering initiative providing business support and funding to individuals and enterprises that help break the cycles of addiction or crime through employment. The Fund supports businesses run by or creating employment opportunities for, ex-offenders and people in recovery from addiction.
Join us at 10:30am at St Patricks Church, Cambridge Rd, Hove BN3 1DE to hear more about how the Forward Enterprise Fund could support you, get business advice and give you funding to launch your idea.
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Incredible and inspiring stories of recovery at our Hull reunion today

Not long now until our annual Hull reunion starts! 🎉

Our Hull and Humber Reunion is this Saturday, come along and celebrate recovery.

This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. 71% of our clients present with mental health symptoms. Our programmes show symptoms of depression and anxiety falling by 50% and 25% respectively following completion of the programme. Former client Alex spoke to us at last years Hull Reunion about the impact our services have had on his own life, a year later Alex is still doing well, living free from drugs and alcohol. Read more about our mental health services here bit.ly/2sfBYbM

Forward's RAPt Reunion in Yorkshire and Humber brings together Graduates of Forward's programmes to celebrate recovery. Come along for a fun filled day of celebration.

Social Investment Business (SIB) and The Forward Trust are pleased to announce the launch of the Forward Enterprise Fund.
This new multi-million pound fund will support enterprises and charities run by, or creating employment opportunities for, ex-offenders and people in recovery from addiction.
Eligible applicants can benefit from a tailored mix of support to help grow their business. Repayable finance and grants for business support are available for start-ups with ideas th...ey wish to develop. Established organisations, social enterprises and charities looking to expand and grow are also welcome to apply for repayable finance.
If you want to apply for the fund please visit www.forwardenterprise.org.uk.
We would like your help in spreading the word about the fund, please share with anyone who might be interested in applying for the fund.
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Our amazing London Marathon crew - runners and supporters! Well done to everyone who took part today, you're all amazing. Want to sponsor one of our runners? There's still time: https://www.justgiving.com/theforwardtrus t

Two of our amazing marathons runners have crossed the finish line - well done Lara and Steve!

This organisation has helped so many people with addiction and continues to do so. Bringing families back together and also reducing the reoffending rates when their clients stay clean!

Looking forward to my 3rd Rapt Reunion in London. If want for Rapt funding my aftercare treatment at HART after my community detox and introducing me to the 12 Steps of AA.

I wouldn't be 3 years 2 months sober and living a life away from the madness and be either in prison or dead so I'm very grateful for what they have given me. On way up from hull with the Bridges lot.

Amazing orginisation saved my life and introduced me to na thank u and gb