News - PACT

CATCH opens up independent membership

Parents and carers of children affected by early childhood trauma can now take out their own membership of PACT's online support platform CATCH - the Children and Trauma Community Hub

New charity partnership with Scrap Car Comparison

PACT is delighted to announce Scrap Car Comparison as a partner for the remainder of July. Anyone wishing to scrap their unwanted or damaged vehicle this month through Scrap Car Comparison will have the chance to transform lives by donating the proceeds to PACT.

PACT’s adoption services rated outstanding for third time

Adoption and support services for adoptive families run by Parents And Children Together (PACT) have been rated outstanding by Ofsted for the third successive inspection.

Nationwide Building Society funding used to support safe housing for Berkshire’s most vulnerable women

SOME of Berkshire’s most vulnerable women will be supported to find suitable and safe accommodation thanks to a grant from Nationwide Building Society.

Explore Reading’s royal connection through our Coronation Trail

Are you looking for something different to do this coronation weekend? Why not explore Reading’s royal connections with PACT’s Coronation Royal Walk and Activity Trail!

Donation will help adopted children make the most of their education

At least 70 adopted children will be given help and support in taking full advantage of their education, thanks to a grant of £29,800 from Berkshire Freemasons.

Hampshire business helps give adopted young people a voice

A Farnborough-based financial advice business is sponsoring a support group for adopted young people...

New report into the value of adoption

A new report into the value of adoption highlights enhanced outcomes for adopted children relative to those in alternative arrangements.

Alana House project wins top award

A project to divert women away from the criminal justice system wins a top award from the Howard League for Penal Reform.

Alana House shares award-winning work at Enriching Lives conference

On 25th November 2022, Alana House came together with other organisations to speak about its Enrich programme and demonstrate the importance of women’s centres in supporting women who come into contact with the criminal justice system. It was recently announced that Alana House, in partnership with NHS Liaison and Diversion and Thames Valley Police, has… Continue reading

Berkshire community project creates art empowering women

A COMMUNITY project in Reading has empowered the women using its services to create beautiful pieces of artwork which are being used to support the charity. Alana House, part of local charity Parents And Children Together (PACT), ran a series of art sessions to enable women to learn how to create unique and meaningful designs… Continue reading

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