Forward Trust
Commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and delivered in partnership with organisations including the National Probation Service, Seetec, Kaleidoscope and the Lincolnshire Action Trust, and a range of local suppliers, the new services will tackle re-offending among male prison leavers and those on community orders aged 18 and above in both England and Wales.
Forward’s new Personal Wellbeing Service will be delivered across the South East, East Anglia and the East Midlands, the service will aim to strengthen clients’ relationships with families and significant others, improve lifestyles and networks, boost emotional wellbeing and increase social inclusion through a range of individual and group programmes, coaching and mentoring. This includes initiatives to reduce domestic violence, support stronger family relationships and better parenting, manage emotions and create positive identities.
Here at Groundwork, we are offering a 6-week training programme for people who are looking for skills in landscaping, construction, horticulture and conservation.
We work with a small group of learners, supervised by qualified Groundwork staff to carry out practical landscape or conservation improvement projects to benefit the local community on a public site that is used by local residents. Work typically includes creation of raised planting beds, minor fencing and surfacing works, and clearance of vegetation and of small structures. Participants will be provided with PPE and all required equipment.
To participate in this programme with us you have to be referred by your Probation Officer via the Refer and Monitor procedure.
Our new services represent an exciting new development for both Forward and the people and communities we help. By addressing the causes of re-offending, we will help thousands more people in England and Wales to break the cycle of crime and begin new, positive lives in safe, nurturing communities. By creating hundreds of new and meaningful employment opportunities across the country, these contracts will also support Britain’s economic recovery after the pandemic.
We look forward to working with our many fantastic partners to help our clients to break the cycle, and live crime-free lives over the coming years.
Mike Trace, Forward’s CEO