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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...

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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...

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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...

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‘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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Message of support for Addiction Awareness Week from our Patron, HRH The Princess of Wales

24/11/2025

HRH The Princess of Wales, has sent a message to The Forward Trust’s Taking Action on Addiction Campaign in support...

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Chairman Tony Adams MBE shares The Conversation that Changed Everything for Addiction Awareness Week

23/11/2025

The Forward Trust's Chair of Trustees, and former England and Arsenal captain Tony Adams MBE, has opened Addiction Awareness Week...

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Buy tickets for Taking Action on Addiction’s second daytime sober comedy gig in London - 9 November 

16/10/2025

Taking Action on Addiction and The Forward Trust are partnering with Sober IS Fun to deliver our second sober comedy...

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