For journalists
We regularly work with national, regional, local and broadcast media, and particularly comment on the following topics:Â
- Justice, prisons, rehabilitation and alternatives to custody. Â
- Housing and homelessness. Â
- Young people, education and skills, young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), young people in care and those leaving care. 
Looking for comment, case studies or background info
If you are a journalist or member of the media, you can contact our press team by email: media@nacro.org.uk
Read all our latest media releases, comments and case studies here.
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
Enver Solomon
Chief Executive Officer
Enver Solomon
Chief Executive Officer
Enver Solomon joined Nacro as Chief Executive in March 2026. Prior to that Enver was CEO of the Refugee Council for 5 years, following nearly 3 years as CEO of Just for Kids Law.
He holds a wealth of experience in the charitable sector, including senior roles at the National Children’s Bureau, The Children’s Society, Barnardo’s, the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies and the Prison Reform Trust.
Enver has extensive media experience and has been quoted on behalf of Nacro in the BBC, The Times, The Observer and Yahoo Mail.
Helen Berresford
Director of Engagement and Impact
Helen Berresford
Director of Engagement and Impact
Helen Berresford is Director of Engagement and Impact 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.
Simon Dixon
Head of Policy and Public Affairs
Simon Dixon
Head of Policy and Public Affairs
Simon Dixon is Nacro’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs. He works across our areas of interest, identifying practical solutions to the problems facing the people who rely on our services. He has previously been interviewed for print and broadcast by outlets including the Guardian, BBC local and national radio, and LBC. He has previously worked in Westminster and for a range of national charities, campaigning for change on topics ranging from disability equality to the more effective procurement of public services.
Andrea Coady
Head of Service User Involvement
Andrea Coady
Head of 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.
Case studies and lived experience
Where appropriate, we can arrange interviews with people who have used our services and are willing to share their experiences with journalists.