Christopher Stacey Chief Executive Expand Christopher joined Prisoners Abroad as Chief Executive in May 2023. Christopher is responsible leading the organisation, the governance of the charity and ensuring it is achieving its strategic goals, working with a dynamic and motivated board of trustees and a passionate and committed team of around 25 staff and many volunteers. Christopher has over 15 years experience of working in the criminal justice voluntary sector. Prior to joining Prisoners Abroad, Christopher was Director of Support and Development at Clinks between February 2021 and May 2023, and was acting Co-Chief Executive between June and September 2021. Christopher led Clinks’ work in supporting the voluntary sector, working closely with the Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service to deliver a programme of infrastructure support to small and specialist voluntary organisations, as well as overseeing Clinks' membership, events, area-based support and thematic networks including the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance.
Laura Bevan Director of Prisoner and Family Support Expand Laura Bevan is the Director of Prisoner and Family Support. She has a breadth of experience dealing with a range of issues that prisoners and their families face. Laura has represented Prisoners Abroad through a variety of regional and national media including television, radio and podcasts.
Charlotte Flinterman Director of Resettlement Support Expand Charlotte is Director of Resettlement Support. She completed a BA in Social Work in the Netherlands and started her carrier as a Probation Officer for the Dutch Probation Service. In 2012 she moved to London where she completed her Msc in Criminology with Forensic Psychology. After her Masters she worked as a Probation Officer in London and as a seminar tutor in Criminology and joined Prisoners Abroad in 2017. In 2021, she co-wrote a chapter for the publication ‘Reimagining Probation Practice’, by Burke et.al. Charlotte continues to volunteer for The Dutch Probation Service and visits Dutch citizens imprisoned in the UK and helps them prepare for their return to the Netherlands.
Matthew Pinches Senior Caseworker Expand Matthew Pinches has been a caseworker at Prisoners Abroad since 2004. In this time, he has visited many prisons overseas including in Trinidad and Thailand, and he manages our survival grants system ensuring that vital support reaches vulnerable detainees. Matthew is a Spanish speaker and came to Prisoners Abroad after living in Spain for over ten years. A significant portion of his work involves dealing with the families of prisoners in Spain and helping them arrange visits and maintain communication with their loved ones abroad.
Alan Hooker Senior Family Services Coordinator Expand Alan has been managing our nationwide family support work since 2013. He has met many family members affected by overseas imprisonment throughout the UK. He has represented Prisoners Abroad on several regional radio and TV interviews.