World Cup 2026 Rise in Gambling – One Man’s Story of Addiction and Recovery
15/07/2026
The men’s football World Cup is now in full swing, and new research has highlighted concerns that major sporting events...
Struggling services and record deaths: Major report highlights need for “reboot” of UK addiction policy
07/07/2026
A landmark report released today has for the first time revealed the extent of drug and alcohol addiction across the...
Taking Action On Addiction gearing up for a major report launch
06/07/2026
On Tuesday 7th July, Taking Action on Addiction, a Forward Trust campaign, will be at the House of Lords to...
Join Us for an Afternoon of Sober Laughing Out Loud in London
18/06/2026
Taking Action on Addiction is delighted to be supported by a special edition of Sober Comedy London, hosted by Sober...
The Silence Ends With Us: National LGBTQ+ Campaign and Theatre Tour Launch to Address Suicide and Drug-Related Harm
27/04/2026
A major new national campaign aimed at tackling rising levels of suicide, loneliness and drug-related harm within LGBTQ+ communities has...
Dry January Incoming! Discount tickets for Sober Comedy Gig
23/01/2026
In partnership with Sober Is Fun (comedy promotions), Taking Action on Addiction and The Forward Trust are delighted to announce...
‘Tis the season…. to have a conversation
09/12/2025
By James Parker, Head of Community Services, The Forward TrustAs workplaces rev up for the Christmas festivities, alcohol problems are...
Tickets now online for The Forward Trust's National Reunion this January 2026
05/12/2025
Taking Action on Addiction - A Forward Trust Campaign - is pleased to share news about a new recovery event...
Addiction Awareness Week 2025 in review - The Conversations That Changed Everything
28/11/2025
As Addiction Awareness Week 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on a powerful, inspiring and thrilling week of campaigning...
Recovery’s Got Talent – MOBO Award Winner Guvna B and Football Legend Tony Adams add stardust to our creative showcase event in support of Addiction Awareness Week
28/11/2025
During Addiction Awareness Week (23–30 November), Taking Action on Addiction – a Forward Trust campaign – hosted a vibrant celebration of...
Changing the Conversation: Addiction Awareness Week and Children with a Parent in Prison Day
25/11/2025
By Katherine Jenkins, Head of Family Support and Specialist Programmes at The Forward Trust Hundreds of thousands of children around...
New Poll highlights widespread impact of addiction amongst UK adults.
24/11/2025
More than half [53%] of adults in the UK have either personally experienced addiction or know someone who has, with...