Education
We help to break down the barriers holding young people back, allowing them to learn in a way that works for them, helping them progress and achieve.
What we do
Every day Nacro helps thousands of people build the independence and resilience they need to look forward to their futures. We offer:
Practical help: Our education, housing, justice, and health and wellbeing services support people to put in place the things they need to move forwards and build positive futures. We work collaboratively with other services and providers.
Personalised support and advice: Our practical provision is successful because our approach is one of personalised, individual support for the people we help and their families. Nacro staff are empathetic and some bring lived experience to their roles. They tailor their support to each person’s individual needs and circumstances, and advocate on their behalf when needed.
Policy and research: With 60 years’ experience delivering services across England and Wales, we’ve seen first-hand the challenges and barriers people face and what can make a difference to individuals and communities. Our policy and research team draws on our frontline expertise, the expertise of the people we support, as well as a strong independent evidence base to influence change.
Nacro in numbers (2025-2026)
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39000
people supported across our services each year
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98 %
of students studying with us passed their GCSE Maths and English
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over 1100
colleagues work for Nacro
Find out more about our work in our core areas
Justice
We work with people at every stage of the justice system, from liaison and diversion, to prison resettlement services, helping them to have the best chance at a second chance.
Housing
We help people to build a pathway towards independence, supporting them to maintain a successful tenancy, build skills, and access the support they need.
Health
We support people and their families who are struggling with substance misuse through our community-based services.
Who we support
The people we work with are often at a point of change. Many have struggled; growing up in care; facing homelessness; failed by the education system or caught up in the justice system.
Policy and research
We produce research and reports, working with partners to ensure that our work creates change and has impact.
Our commitments and responsibilities
Safeguarding
The safety and wellbeing of our service users, learners, and residents, is central to the services we provide.
Equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI)
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is prioritised and discussed at all levels of the organisation.
Service user involvement
We are committed to listening to and learning from our service users, involving them in every part of Nacro.
Coming out of prison I had nowhere to go. Now I live in Nacro Housing, this is the best place I've ever lived. Nacro have done a lot for me, more than anyone's ever done. Now I've always got my head down, and I want to get my HGV license.Connor
Interested in partnering with us?
If you’re interested in working with us and would like to know more, call us on 0300 123 1889 or complete the form below.