About us
We are PACT
PACT – Parents And Children Together – changes lives by building and nurturing adoptive families and empowering women, children and parents to rebuild after trauma and embrace a positive future.
Established in 1911, PACT is now one of the UK’s leading charities in its field and is dedicated to finding secure and loving families for children waiting to be adopted, continued support through therapeutic services, supporting and empowering women facing multiple disadvantages and the recovery of children affected by domestic abuse.

Our Values
Our shared values drive everything that we do.
- We are PROFESSIONAL in our service delivery.
- We are committed to maintaining a POSITIVE ATTITUDE.
- We are INNOVATIVE in the way we approach our work.
- We genuinely DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS.
Last year at PACT…
84
children were placed in loving, permanent families
242
women were supported through Alana House
158
number of children directly supported by Bounce Back 4 Kids
children were placed in loving, permanent families
women were supported through Alana House
number of children directly supported by Bounce Back 4 Kids
Make a donation, change lives
With your support, we can continue to provide our life-changing services building and empowering adoptive families, women and children to rebuild after trauma and embrace a positive future.
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Check out PACT’s latest news
Latest News | 22nd December, 2025
News: PACT’s plans for Big Adoption Day
PACT is joining voluntary adoption agencies across the UK taking part in Big Adoption Day 2026.
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Latest News | 18th December, 2025
Blog: One in five – Helping children heal from the trauma of domestic abuse
At PACT, we believe no child should live in fear. Through our Bounce Back 4 Kids programme, we’re breaking the cycle of abuse and helping children heal.
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Latest News | 17th December, 2025
News: Christmas enquiries hours!
If you’re thinking about becoming a parent though adoption, our friendly enquiries team will be on hand to answer your questions over the Christmas and new year break.
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