Looking for employment or accommodation, as an ex-offender or recovering addict?

It can be hard to find a job or a house if you have a history of crime or addiction, but it is absolutely possible and there are people out there to help you with this – providing specialist advice and support.

Support from The Forward Trust:

  • Forward Enterprise Fund – a £2m social investment fund that supports individuals and organisations 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 and access investment.
  • Forward Employment Services – offers tailored support, training and access to real jobs to ex-offenders and those in recovery from addiction. Our award-winning services have supported hundreds of people into employment and to set up their own enterprises.
  • Vision Housing – part of The Forward Trust, Vision Housing was set up to provide housing and on-going support to ex-offenders on release from prison. Vision Housing helps ex-offenders find homes in the private rented sector. Clients can also access a tailored package of support including sign-posting to other organisations where needed.