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…
81
children were placed in loving, permanent families
218
women were supported through Alana House
134
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
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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 | 9th June, 2026
Can Transgender People Adopt?
If you’re transgender and thinking about growing your family through adoption, you may be wondering whether this option is available to you, and yes, it absolutely is.
Transgender people have had …
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Latest News | 3rd June, 2026
News: National research trial of BB4K service underway
National trial of BB4K is underway, strengthening evidence for supporting children recovering from domestic abuse
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Latest News | 28th May, 2026
News: Adoptive families come together to build connections and share experiences
PACT continues to shine a light on the challenges many women face within the criminal justice system.
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