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.Â
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.
Nacro responds to the HM Inspectorate of Prisons report (23.09.25) of children in custody which analysed 12–18-year-olds’ perceptions of their experiences in secure training centres and young offender institutions.
We’re delighted to announce that Nacro Education teams have been awarded the Skills Builder Gold Award. The award puts Nacro Education amongst a top, select group of schools and colleges who have demonstrated a significant commitment to building students’ essential skills.
Helen Dyson, Director of Support and Advice services, reflects on the National Recovery Walk, The Recovery Conference, and the Spiritual service, which she attended last Friday and Saturday in Wolverhampton (12.09.25-13.09.2025).
Nacro’s Recovery Near You service is playing a key role in the UK’s annual Recovery Walk, this year being hosted by the city of Wolverhampton. Below is the press release about the event from Wolverhampton City Council.
Nacro responds to the introduction of the Sentencing Reforms, introduced by Government today (02.09.2025).
