We are delighted to announce that Enver Solomon will be joining Nacro as Chief Executive in March 2026. Enver will be taking the place of Campbell Robb, who recently moved on to run the Canal and River Trust after six years.
Nacro responds to the introduction of the Sentencing Reforms, introduced by Government today (02.09.2025).
News that “Prison deaths hit highest 12-month total this century” (30 October) should be a wake-up call. This year there have been 411 deaths in custody– almost a quarter self-inflicted, up 9% on the previous year. This reflects a system failing to keep people safe and should be a concern for everyone in our communities.
If we are serious about reducing deaths in prison, we must confront the conditions driving this crisis. Overcrowding fuels violence and distress. Mental health support remains wholly inadequate, despite high levels of need. And too many people are left without access to purposeful activity or education, often locked in their cells for up to 22 hours a day.
Prisons must be places where individuals are supported to rebuild their lives and prepare for life on the outside, not environments which destroy wellbeing and further traumatise vulnerable people. We must end the inhumane practice of only letting people out their cells for a mere few hours a day and increase focus and investment in meaningful support, training and work opportunities in prison. This will not only save lives but better prepare those in custody when they are released into our communities.
Read Carl’s story. After being released from prison, Carl had nowhere to call home and was sofa-surfing. His kids were in his parents care until he could find stable, suitable accommodation. Carl worked alongside Nacro’s Community Rehabilitation Services and child services, and was delighted when Nacro connected him with a two-bed flat.
Helen Dyson, Interim Chief Executive of Nacro, responds to critical safety concerns at HMP Leeds as reported in today’s (21.20.2025) HMIP report.
Helen Dyson, Interim Chief Executive at Nacro, responds to announcement that numbers of young people who are NEET may hit 1 million.
We’re proud to announce the official opening of our brand-new Nacro Education Stoke-on-Trent Centre, which opened its doors on 29th September 2025. Read more.
Helen Dyson, Interim CEO of Nacro, responds to the recent announcement of cuts to education and training provision in prisons.
World Homeless Day aims to raise awareness of the needs of people currently experiencing homelessness and promote support in local communities. This article explores the experiences of people being released from prison into homelessness and the efforts underway to address the growing issue.
We are saying goodbye to our Chief Executive, Campbell Robb, who is leaving the organisation today (03.10.2025) after six years in post. We are currently recruiting for a new Chief Executive and, in the meantime, Helen Dyson Director of Support and Advice Services at Nacro will be interim Chief Executive, supported by the board and her Executive Leadership Team colleagues.
Nacro responds to the IMB Annual Report at HMP Pentonville covering the period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 to, released today (02.10.2025). The report outlines “inhumane conditions which are leading to mental health issues, self-harm and violence”.
Today’s HMIP inspection report (30.09.2025) on HMP Pentonville outlines the appalling treatment and conditions which led the Chief Inspector of Prisons to issue an Urgent Notification for improvement to the Secretary of State.
