Christopher Stacey

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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER STACEY

I\'ve worked in and with charities for some 20 years, becoming an established charity leader and advocate with expertise in criminal justice, human rights and social inclusion. I have a track record of developing the work and impact of charities, with a simple but fundamental approach of putting the needs of the people the organisation exists for front and centre. My passion comes from my own journey, and I lead from the front in advocating for people with lived experience being front and centre in how charities and policymaking needs to adapt to better support them. I am able to confidently communicate with individuals and organisations at all levels, including with Ministers and senior officials. I have represented organisations at the highest level - chairing forums, contributing to events and public speaking. I have significant media experience, providing quotes for printed press and participating in TV and radio interviews. My aim is to achieve positive and long-lasting social change. I am dedicated to achieving changes in policies and practices that disadvantage socially-excluded groups through innovation, action and persuasion, ensuring that people with lived experience are at the heart.I joined Prisoners Abroad as its new Chief Executive in May 2023.Prior to joining Prisoners Abroad, I was Director of Support and Development at Clinks between February 2021 and May 2023, acting as Co-Chief Executive between June and September 2021. I led Clinks\' work to provide effective support to voluntary organisations working in criminal justice. Prior to joining Clinks, I was co-director of Unlock, a national charity for people with criminal records, for 8 years. Joining Unlock in 2008, I led the development of the charity’s award-winning services for people with convictions, including a national helpline, online information hub and disclosure calculator. I developed and led a number of areas of advocacy and policy initiatives that achieved systemic change through reforms to legislation and changes in policy and practice. I have worked in the voluntary sector since 2008. I have an LLB Law degree from the University of Hull and an LLM in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice from the University of Leeds.Outside of my day job, I am the vice chair of YMCA Lincolnshire and a governor of my children\'s primary school. I enjoy spending time with my young family and I can often be found running or cycling somewhere in the Lincolnshire countryside.