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We partner with companies to make progress towards our vision - a society that believes in the power of second chances and long-term recovery. 

Whether you’re a large company or a growing business, a partnership with The Forward Trust offers a meaningful way to engage your employees, customers or clients in a cause that creates lasting social change and stronger communities.

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Why partner with us?

We believe in the power of partnership. Together, we can support individuals to rebuild their lives, make positive contributions to the communities in which they live, and build a society that values connection and compassion and enables change and recovery.

Working with The Forward Trust can bring lasting benefits to your company:

  • Evidence-based programmes: Our programmes are underpinned by internationally backed evidence on what works in supporting recovery and leaving crime behind. 

  • Led by lived experience: Over 30% of our staff have lived experience of addiction or offending, ensuring our work is informed by real understanding and authentic insight.

  • Reach and impact: Gain access to new audiences and deepen customer loyalty by demonstrating the long-lasting and wide-reaching impact of your support.

  • Employee engagement and wellbeing: Demonstrate your commitment to compassionate leadership and creating a supportive, healthy workplace.

  • Enhance your brand: Stand out in the market as a business that prioritises compassion

  • Connecting communities: With a network of services across England and Wales, your company can make a difference in your local community.

How your company can get involved

Whether your company would like to make a financial donation, become a brand partner, hire our services, nominate us for Charity of the Year or provide pro-bono support, we will help develop the partnership that is right for your business and has the biggest impact.

What we offer:

  • A dedicated account manager: To support the delivery of every partnership commitment and keep you updated on the impact of your support.

  • Access to experts: We provide training and consultation to support any organisation wishing to know more about addiction, offending, mental health and improving employee wellbeing.

  • Give as you earn: Payroll Giving, or Give as you Earn, is a simple and cost-effective way to enable staff to support charitable causes each month through their salary.

  • Exclusive networking and events:  Exclusive opportunities for your company.

  • Impact reporting: Bespoke, comprehensive reports and updates on how your support is making a difference, with opportunities to engage directly with the programmes and service users you’re helping.

Our partners

We are really proud of what we have achieved so far with our long-standing partners that share in our vision that anyone - whatever their history or circumstances - gets the opportunity and support to live a positive life that fulfils their potential.

We have an ambitious strategy to support 40,000 more people per year over the next three years.

Will you join us?

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Are you ready to make an impact through your business? To discuss what we can achieve together, please get in touch.

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