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 | 13th November, 2026
A festive hot chocolate could help change a child’s life this Christmas
PACT is urging supporters to swap one festive treat for a life-changing act of kindness, as it launches its Christmas appeal, A Hot Chocolate for Henry.
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Latest News | 4th November, 2026
Funding boost will help more children affected by domestic abuse
Funding boost for Bounce Back 4 Kids will help more children affected by domestic abuse
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Latest News | 30th October, 2026
Domestic Abuse Awareness Month: Recovery, reflection and rebuilding
Recovery looks different for everyone. This Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, PACT highlights the impact of abuse and the difference compassionate support can make.
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