The Forward Trust

Also known as: Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust, The Addictive Diseases Trust

Provide a range of services to support individuals, families and communities whose lives are impacted by drug dependency, alcohol and other substance misuse. The charity operates with challenging service users who have complex needs in the community and within the criminal justice system.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£44,433,000

Latest Expenditure

£45,761,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,984,000

Charitable Activities £42,152,000

Other Trading £219,000

Investments £78,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £45,672,000

Raising Funds £89,000

Governance £457,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£44,433,000	£45,761,000	£45,672,000	£5,669,000	£1,049,000	817 / 181
2024	£39,912,000	£39,856,000	£39,785,000	£7,046,000	£6,546,000	717 / 153
2023	£32,872,000	£33,675,000	£33,619,000	£6,994,000	£6,490,000	629 / 158
2022	£34,470,000	£29,973,000	£29,946,000	£7,709,000	£6,646,000	701 / 151
2021	£21,376,000	£21,531,000	£21,508,000	£3,148,000	£2,630,000	431 / 243

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Forward Trust

What does The Forward Trust do?

How much income did The Forward Trust report in 2025?

The Forward Trust reported total income of £44.43m and reported expenditure of £45.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Forward Trust?

The Forward Trust has a program ratio of 102.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Forward Trust registered as a charity?

The Forward Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 January 1991 as charity number 1001701. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs The Forward Trust?

The Forward Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Forward Trust operate?

The Forward Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Forward Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Forward Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001701.