News and blogs

Blog: A day in the life of the Alana House Manager

Alana House manager Sabina shares a typical day, balancing programme planning, safeguarding, referrals and funding to ensure women receive tailored, trauma-informed support, helping them to build safety, stability, confidence and brighter futures.
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PACT’s response to Government and Church of England apologies for historic adoption practices

PACT welcomes the Government and Church of England apologies for historic adoption practices and acknowledges the profound and lasting impact these had on unmarried mothers, children, families and others.
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News: Graduation for first girls completing Empower Her programme

A group of 14 girls have graduated from the first Empower Her programme from PACT's Alana House, designed to support vulnerable 12-13-year-olds.
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News: Berkshire Freemasons grant will support BB4K groups

A £60,000 grant from Berkshire Freemasons will help children from Oxfordshire, Wokingham and Reading to heal from trauma as a result of domestic abuse
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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 the legal right to adopt in England and Wales since 2005, and at PACT, we wholeheartedly welcome enquiries from trans individuals and couples who… Continue reading Can transgender people adopt?
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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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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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News: Championing women’s voices

PACT continues to shine a light on the challenges many women face within the criminal justice system.
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Blog: A national effort to tackle violence against women and girls

PACT CEO Natausha van Vliet went to a two-day retreat focused on a critical national priority - tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG)
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News: Good luck to Team PACT at the London Marathon!

Seven incredible supporters will be representing PACT this Sunday (26th April) at the TCS London Marathon, taking on 26.2 miles to raise vital funds for the children, parents and families PACT supports.
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News: PACT hosts screening of powerful documentary and Q&A

PACT is hosting a rare screening of the powerful documentary HOLLOWAY, followed by a Q&A, on Wednesday 20th May.
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News: PACT celebrates fourth successive outstanding Ofsted rating

Parents And Children Together (PACT) have been rated outstanding by Ofsted for the fourth consecutive time.
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