Latest News & Updates About Our Charity

News: Three sisters looking for a loving, permanent family

PACT has launched an urgent appeal to find a loving, permanent family for three triplet sisters.

News: Choosing donations over gifts to celebrate a special milestone

Two of our wonderful supporters have chosen a very special way to mark an important family celebration this year.

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.

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.

News: Your adventure awaits – make a difference with PACT!

PACT is joining voluntary adoption agencies across the UK taking part in Big Adoption Day 2026.

News: PACT’s plans for Big Adoption Day

PACT is joining voluntary adoption agencies across the UK taking part in Big Adoption Day 2026.

News: Christmas enquiries hours!

If you're thinking about becoming a parent though adoption, our friendly enquiries team will be on hand to answer your questions over the Christmas and new year break.

News: PACT’s commitment to lifelong support for adoptive families.

PACT was saddened to read the recent news reports highlighting the struggles faced by some adoptive families nationally who have felt unsupported and overwhelmed.

News: Grant a Wish to PACT this Christmas

This festive season, adoption and trauma recovery charity Parents And Children Together (PACT) is launching its Grant a Wish Christmas Appeal to bring light, hope and joy to children, families and women to help them enjoy a brighter and happier Christmas.

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Category: News

News: Three sisters looking for a loving, permanent family

News: Choosing donations over gifts to celebrate a special milestone

News: Marking 100 years of the Adoption of Children Act 1926

News: Put your unwanted gifts and stock to good use!

News: Your adventure awaits – make a difference with PACT!

News: PACT’s plans for Big Adoption Day

News: Christmas enquiries hours!

News: PACT’s commitment to lifelong support for adoptive families.

News: Grant a Wish to PACT this Christmas

News: Groundbreaking research highlights positive impact of PACT’s Bounce Back 4 Kids project

News: A Christmas celebration for all the family

News: Children’s Minister Josh MacAlister visits PACT