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 | 5th September, 2025
Blog: Day in the life as PACT’s Adopter Champion Team Lead
Meet Megan, PACT’s Adopter Champion Lead. Take a read of what her role involves!
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Latest News | 27th August, 2025
Blog post: How PACT can support you on your adoption journey
At PACT, we help create families through adoption every day. But our support doesn’t stop once a child is placed. We’re here for our families for life, offering a wide range of post-adoption serv…
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Latest News | 27th August, 2025
News: How Hilary and Peter turned their wedding day into a gift for others
For Hilary and Peter, love was never just about two people – it was a celebration of connection, compassion and the power of giving back.
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