We think NACRO is a Government supplier specialising in
renting and operating of housing association real estate, educational support services and other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c..
We are tracking £191,857,828 in total UK government revenue, with £85,182,846 spent by Ministry of Justice as the largest purchaser. They have been awarded £3,570,000 in UK government contracts, primarily for health and social work services (£3,570,000). View on Companies House

Transactions

NACRO has received £191,857,828 from 22 departments.

Income

By department

Top departments

# Department Total spend
  1. 1

    Ministry of Justice

    2021–2025

    £85.2 Million

    ~£17M/yr

  2. 2

    Department for Education

    2020–2026

    £71.9 Million

    ~£10.3M/yr

  3. 3

    City of Wolverhampton Council

    2020–2026

    £29 Million

    ~£4.1M/yr

  4. 4

    London Borough of Wandsworth

    2020–2026

    £2.41 Million

    ~£344K/yr

  5. 5

    London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames

    2021–2026

    £857 Thousand

    ~£142.8K/yr

  6. 6

    London Borough of Lewisham

    2026

    £653 Thousand

  7. 7

    Sheffield City Council

    2020–2026

    £598 Thousand

    ~£85.5K/yr

  8. 8

    Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

    2020–2025

    £269 Thousand

    ~£44.8K/yr

  9. 9

    Stockton on Tees Borough Council

    2020–2026

    £245 Thousand

    ~£35K/yr

  10. 10

    Newcastle City Council

    2022–2026

    £184 Thousand

    ~£36.8K/yr

By organisation

Top organisations

# Organisation Total spend
  1. 1

    HM Prison and Probation Service

    2021–2025

    £85.2 Million

    ~£17M/yr

  2. 2

    Education and Skills Funding Agency

    2020–2025

    £57.3 Million

    ~£9.6M/yr

  3. 3

    City of Wolverhampton Council

    2020–2026

    £29 Million

    ~£4.1M/yr

  4. 4

    CORE

    2025–2026

    £14.6 Million

    ~£7.3M/yr

  5. 5

    London Borough of Wandsworth

    2020–2026

    £2.41 Million

    ~£344K/yr

  6. 6

    London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames

    2021–2026

    £857 Thousand

    ~£142.8K/yr

  7. 7

    London Borough of Lewisham

    2026

    £653 Thousand

  8. 8

    Sheffield City Council

    2020–2026

    £598 Thousand

    ~£85.5K/yr

  9. 9

    Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

    2020–2025

    £269 Thousand

    ~£44.8K/yr

  10. 10

    Stockton on Tees Borough Council

    2020–2026

    £245 Thousand

    ~£35K/yr

By expense area

Top expense areas

# Expense area Total spend
  1. 1

    Community Accommodation Services Tier 2 

    HM Prison and Probation Service · 2022–2025

    £48.3 Million

    ~£12.1M/yr

  2. 2

    Healthy Life Expectancy

    City of Wolverhampton Council · 2020–2026

    £28.8 Million

    ~£4.1M/yr

  3. 3

    ESFA Funding Directorate

    Education and Skills Funding Agency · 2022–2024

    £22.6 Million

    ~£7.5M/yr

  4. 4

    ESFA Funding

    Education and Skills Funding Agency · 2021–2025

    £22.5 Million

    ~£4.5M/yr

  5. 5

    Bail Accommodation Support Services

    HM Prison and Probation Service · 2021–2022

    £16.1 Million

    ~£8.1M/yr

  6. 6

    Funding and Financial Oversight

    CORE · 2025–2026

    £14.6 Million

    ~£7.3M/yr

  7. 7

    Funding and Programme Team

    Education and Skills Funding Agency · 2020–2021

    £10.3 Million

    ~£5.2M/yr

  8. 8

    NPS West Midlands Community Integration

    HM Prison and Probation Service · 2021–2025

    £8.22 Million

    ~£1.6M/yr

  9. 9

    NPS East Midlands Community Integration

    HM Prison and Probation Service · 2021–2025

    £6.62 Million

    ~£1.3M/yr

  10. 10

    NPS East of England Community Integration

    HM Prison and Probation Service · 2021–2025

    £5.38 Million

    ~£1.1M/yr

By expense type

Top expense types

# Expense type Total spend
  1. 1

    EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - OTHER - BASS

    HM Prison and Probation Service · 2021–2025

    £63.9 Million

    ~£12.8M/yr

  2. 2

    Grants Expenditure

    Education and Skills Funding Agency · 2021–2025

    £45.1 Million

    ~£9M/yr

  3. 3

    TPP - Public Health Contracts

    City of Wolverhampton Council · 2020–2026

    £25.9 Million

    ~£3.7M/yr

  4. 4

    EXP - PURCHASE OF GOODS/SERVICES - OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - Contracted out probation and resettlement costs

    HM Prison and Probation Service · 2021–2025

    £20.5 Million

    ~£4.1M/yr

  5. 5

    Grants Expenditure

    CORE · 2025–2026

    £14.6 Million

    ~£7.3M/yr

  6. 6

    Grants expenditure

    Education and Skills Funding Agency · 2020–2021

    £12.2 Million

    ~£6.1M/yr

  7. 7

    Alcohol and Drug

    City of Wolverhampton Council · 2020

    £3 Million

  8. 8

    Supporting People Contracts

    London Borough of Wandsworth · 2020–2026

    £1.79 Million

    ~£255.7K/yr

  9. 9

    Supported Living

    London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames · 2021–2025

    £717 Thousand

    ~£143.3K/yr

  10. 10

    PRIVATE CONTRACTORS PAYMENT - OTHER

    London Borough of Lewisham · 2026

    £653 Thousand

Recent payments

Date Buyer Amount Expense area Expense type
2026-07-14 £22,373 POST 16 HIGH NEEDS SEN OTHER AGENCIES
2026-07-14 £22,373 POST 16 HIGH NEEDS SEN OTHER AGENCIES
2026-07-14 £22,373 POST 16 HIGH NEEDS SEN OTHER AGENCIES
2026-07-14 £22,373 POST 16 HIGH NEEDS SEN OTHER AGENCIES
2026-06-18 £1,554 Core Benefits - Housing Benefit Rent Allowanc
2026-06-18 £721 Core Benefits - Housing Benefit Rent Allowanc
2026-04-29 £9,511 Children's Services Directorate External Lodgings
2026-04-24 £1,443 Children's Services Directorate External Lodgings
2026-04-23 £1,445 Core Services Benefits - Housing Benefit Rent Allowanc
2026-04-17 £922,420 Funding and Financial Oversight Grants Expenditure
Current Grants - FE Colleges
2026-04-17 £210,999 Funding and Financial Oversight Grants Expenditure
Current Grants - FE Colleges
2026-04-17 £56,559 Funding and Financial Oversight Grants Expenditure
Current Grants - FE Colleges
2026-04-17 £84,001 Funding and Financial Oversight Grants Expenditure
Current Grants - FE Colleges
2026-04-15 £4,400 SEN Personal package Educational Placements
REDACTED DATA
2026-03-30 £29,738 Education Schools/DSG High Needs Post16 Funding
2026-03-30 £2,300 Education Schools/DSG High Needs Post16 Funding
2026-03-27 £30,991 Education Schools/DSG High Needs Post16 Funding
2026-03-26 £590 Core Services Benefits - Housing Benefit Rent Allowanc
2026-03-25 £8,385 Children's Services Directorate External Lodgings
2026-03-24 £105,100 Children's Services Directorate Supporting People Contracts

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest payment data available for NACRO?

The most recent payment data we have available for NACRO is from July 2026. Government departments and public bodies typically publish their spending data on a monthly or quarterly basis.

How has NACRO's government income changed over time?

NACRO's government income has decreased over time. In 2026, they received £7,853,051, compared to £42,490,690 in 2025 - a decrease of 81.5%.

How much has NACRO received from the UK government?

NACRO has received a total of £191,857,828 from UK government organisations according to our records. This income comes from 23 government buyers.

Which government departments buy from NACRO?

The top government departments buying from NACRO are Ministry of Justice (£85,182,846), Department for Education (£71,895,805), and City of Wolverhampton Council (£29,046,002).

Company details

Company Number
00203583
Status
Active
Incorporated
1925-02-04
Type
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Accounts
FULL