The Forward Project
Analysis
The Forward Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02793748). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Forward Project reported income of £16k and spending of £14k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £14k to £16k (+12%), an average of +3.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Forward Project sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Merseyside Water Rescue (£16k), The Simlak Muslim Welfare Society (£16k) and The Jean Carr Charitable Trust (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The forward project provides psychotherapy and counselling for people with mental health problems. The project also provides support to families and carers of people experiencing mental health problems and promotes good practices in mental health.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Merseyside Water Rescue | Merseyside | £16k |
| The Simlak Muslim Welfare Society | West Midlands | £16k |
| The Jean Carr Charitable Trust | West Sussex | £16k |
| Hounslow Men's Shed | Feltham | £16k |