Latest News & Updates About Our Charity

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.

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.

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

News: National research trial of BB4K service underway

National trial of BB4K is underway, strengthening evidence for supporting children recovering from domestic abuse

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.

News: Championing women’s voices

PACT continues to shine a light on the challenges many women face within the criminal justice system.

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.

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.

News: PACT celebrates fourth successive outstanding Ofsted rating

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

News: PACT works with local businesses to understand domestic abuse

PACT is working with businesses across Reading and the Thames Valley to raise awareness of domestic abuse and how they can support their employees.

News: Marathon in May is back!

PACT's popular event returns bigger and better than ever this year, with four challenges to take part in over the 31 days of May.

News: PACT welcomes £32m investment in trauma-informed support for women

Prisons Minister Lord James Timpson visited Alana House to hear from women about the life-changing support they have received.

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