For journalists
We regularly work with national, regional, local and broadcast media outlets and particularly comment on the following topics:
Reoffending, prison and probation, sentencing, alternatives to custody; further education and skills; housing and homelessness.
Here you can find our latest press releases, articles written by members of staff and information about spokespeople and how to contact us.
Looking for comment, case studies or background info
If you are a journalist or member of the media, you can contact our press team on the details below:
Call: the media team on 07881 625 474
Email: media@nacro.org.uk
Our latest media releases and comments:
Featured News
Our key press releases, comments, and articles:
New research analysed media coverage on young people over a year
Our response to the government’s Prison Capacity Strategy announcement
Nacro Spokespeople
We have national and local spokespeople available for interview, background briefings and to write articles and blogs. You can see some of our spokespeople below
Campbell Robb
Chief Executive
Campbell Robb
Chief Executive
Campbell Robb is Nacro’s Chief Executive. He has been interviewed across all major news outlets including the BBC, LBC, Times Radio, The Daily Mail and more. He has previously been chief executive at The Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Shelter and was the first Director General of the Office of the Third Sector, an adviser to The Treasury and was previously Director of Public Policy at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO).
Helen Berresford
Director of External Engagement
Helen Berresford
Director of External Engagement
Helen Berresford is Director of External Engagement for Nacro. She has previously been interviewed by outlets including the BBC, ITV, SKY, The Financial Times and more. After starting her career working in Parliament, Helen has spent the majority of her career in the voluntary sector working to improve policy and practice for disadvantaged young people and adults. Prior to Nacro, Helen worked at children’s charities Save the Children and 4Children and women’s charity Platform 51.
Andrea Coady
Head of Policy and Service User Involvement
Andrea Coady
Head of Policy and Service User Involvement
Andrea Coady is Nacro’s Head of Policy and Service User Involvement. She works directly with our service users, ensuring their views and experiences shape our campaigns and services and highlight problems and solutions in the system. She has previously been interviewed by ITV, GB News and The Telegraph amongst others. She is a member of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Highdown and previously worked for The Magistrates’ Association after a career in law.
Video: Hiring people leaving prison
Members of staff throughout our organisation appear on ITV news to make the case for hiring prison leavers and why employment is key to moving on.
Our service users' stories
We have case studies available to speak to journalists on behalf of Nacro, as well as share their story.
Mike’s story, Volunteers’ Week
Mike is a volunteer at Greater Manchester Outdoor Learning, delivering outdoor learning to young people and adults, including young people with SEN needs. Have a read of his story this #Volunteer’sWeek.
Kelli’s story, Volunteers’ Week
Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign from 2nd June to 8th June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers for their invaluable efforts. Read Kelli’s story, one of our volunteers at Nacro.
Service User’s Story, Personal Wellbeing Group
A service user who was engaged with our personal wellbeing group shares their positive experience with Nacro.