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.

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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.
Our Values

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

Check out PACT’s latest news

News: Marathon in May is back!

PACT’s popular event returns bigger and better than ever this year, with four challenges to take part in over the 31 days of May.
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News: PACT welcomes £32m investment in trauma-informed support for women 

Prisons Minister Lord James Timpson visited Alana House to hear from women about the life-changing support they have received.
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Blog: Reflections for International Women’s Day 2026

As we mark International Women’s Day 2026, Kathryn pauses to reflect on the extraordinary strength, resilience and compassion I see every day in the women and families supported by PACT.  
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