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
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 | 7th September, 2026
This September is Free Wills Month
PACT has partnered with Octopus Legacy to make creating your will quick, free and easy.
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Latest News | 2nd September, 2026
Blog: A day in the life of the Alana House Team Leader
What makes Alana House special? Team Leader Lynda shares her experience of supporting women, leading a passionate team, and celebrating the life-changing progress that women make every day.
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Latest News | 28th August, 2026
What’s the difference between a Voluntary Adoption Agency and a Regional Adoption Agency?
One of the first decisions to make if you are thinking about adopting is which agency to choose. In your local area there are likely to be two types of adoption agencies to choose from – Voluntary Adoption Agencies (VAAs) and Regional Adoption Agencies (RAAs). This blog explains the main differences between them, to help you reach the right decision for you.
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