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 January, 2026
News: Marking 100 years of the Adoption of Children Act 1926
PACT’s CEO Natausha van Vliet and Service Director Lorna Hunt were delighted to join colleagues from across the adoption section at a Parliamentary Reception to mark this special occasion.
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Latest News | 21st January, 2026
Blog: Personal reflections on Big Adoption Day 2026
“As we mark Big Adoption Day 2026, I’m reminded why adoption remains one of the most transformative journeys a child or adult can experience.”
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Latest News | 16th January, 2026
News: Put your unwanted gifts and stock to good use!
PACT is joining voluntary adoption agencies across the UK taking part in Big Adoption Day 2026.
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