Established in 1966, Nacro was formed from the National Association of Discharged Prisoners’ Aid Societies. We quickly became the largest criminal justice-related charity in England and Wales. In the 1970s we became involved in policy discussions with the British Government, particularly with the Home Office, which had responsibility for prisons and probation services. Since 2011, our strategy has focused on extending our high-level influence at government level, with commissioners, policy makers and practitioners, and increasing our partnership work.