Supporter of the month

Russell-Cooke is a top 100 London-based law firm with over 200 solicitors and lawyers. Their Children and Education Team specialises in children law and represents families and children in family court proceedings.

Designer James, founder of Purple Hare, and his daughter Emily volunteered their time to create PACT’s Coronation Royal Walk and Activity Trail map last month.

Kim Gelling has been part of PACT’s executive board since 2020 and is the lead trustee for marketing. Like all our trustees, she generously donates her time and expertise to govern PACT’s operations and helps us bring about the best outcomes for those who use our services.

Kay adopted two children through PACT; her son in 2016 and her daughter in 2021. Both of her children have additional needs: her son has Downs Syndrome and her daughter was born with medical complications.

Bobby, aged eight, volunteered to help PACT create support materials for its domestic abuse recovery work by recording resources to help children share their worries...

Terry Dixon is the founder of Terry’s Reading Walkabouts, a guided walking initiative he created after he retired. Each year, Terry uses the proceeds from his walks to support local charities. We were delighted that Terry chose PACT as one of two charities to support during 2022-2023...

Rachel has supported our women’s community project Alana House for many years in her role as both a councillor and the current Mayor of Reading...

Rabidfest is Oxfordshire’s only rock and metal festival. Each year, Rabidfest donates a portion of their proceeds to charity. In 2022, PACT was chosen as their charity of the year and proceeds from ticket and merchandise sales were donated to PACT...

Greyfriars Church in Reading has been an incredible supporter of PACT. By providing funding towards our women’s community project, Alana House, the Church has helped us to support hundreds of vulnerable women in our local communities...

St Mary and All Saints school took part in our Marathon in May challenge. A total of 300 pupils from 11 classes across the year groups took part in the activity, raising a brilliant £278.75!

Phantom Brewing Co is a craft beer brewery based in Reading, Berkshire. With the main goal of producing the freshest beer, made with the highest quality ingredients, they have worked hard to provide a welcoming community hub in their taproom in Reading that welcomes any person from any background.

Maxine lives in Milford on Sea in Hampshire. Until 2016 she was a school principal adviser in West Berkshire District Council and as part of her role, she was the Virtual School Head where she led the team responsible for promoting education for children in care, and previously looked after children.

One year ago, John Pierce passed away unexpectedly from Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome. His death was shocking and devastating for the many people who knew and loved him.

Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP is a niche family practice established in 2018 by Emily Boardman, Ruth Hawkins and Irena Osborne. BH&O have taken part in various forms of fundraising for PACT, including sponsored runs, cake sales, Christmas Jumper Day fundraisers and PACT’s annual carol concert, and continue to provide legal and financial support to the charity...

Lesley and her husband adopted through PACT in 2020. Since her children were placed with her and her husband, Lesley has championed adoption and supported PACT by attending information events, talking to prospective adopters about her own experiences and sharing her adoption journey...

Javairia is a baker who runs her own local business in Reading, Sweetie Bakes. She has been volunteering for Alana House for three years to support the women who use our services. Each week, Javairia runs a baking group with the women to teach them about baking skills and offer useful advice on making and decorating cakes and sweet treats...