Nacro’s 60th anniversary

We are Nacro and we won’t stop until everyone has the chance to succeed

For 60 years, Nacro has been helping people build brighter futures. We’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people to overcome barriers, rebuild their lives, and take the next step forward.

Throughout the year, we will be sharing the stories of 60 staff, people we support, volunteers and students. You can watch the first stories below and hear how Nacro has impacted their lives.

Our impact

33000

people supported across our services each year
2400

people housed and supported every night
91 %

of students studying with us pass their GCSE Maths and English

Our timeline of change

See how Nacro has made a real difference over 60 years.

We started working in rehabilitation for people who had contact with the criminal justice system, but have since expanded to a national charity with services in housing, education, justice, health and wellbeing – working alongside people facing challenging circumstances to provide the support and skills needed for them move on with their lives.

Nacro’s 60th anniversary timeline

We continue to strive for a society where everyone has the chance to succeed and the support they need to achieve their potential. Where a safe secure home, a decent education and a second chance when things go wrong are the foundations we can all build our lives on.

In our 60th year and into the future, we continue to step up to this challenge. We will help more people and make real change.

Nacro Strategy 2025-28: We won’t walk by

“Every day, we don’t accept what we see, we won’t walk by. In our classrooms, in our homes and in our support groups we see the potential. We see the desire to take a different path and we support thousands of people to get back on their feet, believe in themselves, stay out of trouble, get a job, get a home, start a family, be the person they want to be.”

Nacro Strategy 2025-28: We won’t walk by

How we could work together

If you want to create social change and have a positive impact on the lives of some of the most disadvantaged people across England and Wales, Nacro can help.

Whether you want to partner through your organisation, share your skills, take part in a fundraising event or donation, we have lots of opportunities for people to get involved. Please contact our business development team on business.development@nacro.org.uk to discuss what could work for you.