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: 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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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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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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