News and blogs

News: Update on the Continuation of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund

Earlier this week the Department for Education (DfE) announced changes to The Adoption and Special Guardianship Fund (ASGSF), including reducing the amount of funding available.

Blog: Donations instead of weddings gifts for Rosie’s wedding

Rosie is asking her loved ones to donate to PACT instead of buying the usual wedding presents.

News: Easter 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 Easter break.

News: Continuation of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund

PACT welcomes the Government's commitment to continuing the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund.

Blog: A fantastic evening at our Milton Keynes office

We were delighted to see so many people at the in-person adoption information event that we held in PACT's Milton Keynes office.

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: A visit from the DfE

We were delighted to welcome Emma Davies and Thomas Montague from the DfE to our PACT head office.

News: PACT receives a High Sheriff of Berkshire Award

Treat your mum to a Mother's Day gift with a difference. Our Alana House recipe book currently has a free shipping offer!

News: Cook with love this Mother’s Day

Treat your mum to a Mother's Day gift with a difference. Our Alana House recipe book currently has a free shipping offer!

News: Vote for PACT!

PACT is in for the chance to win a PACT-branded bus for a year! This would be invaluable and mean we could raise awareness of our life-changing work as the bus drives through Oxfordshire.

Royal visitor sees PACT’s life-changing trauma recovery work

A special royal visitor came to PACT to meet some of the people who PACT supports through its Alana House and BB4K projects.

Come and meet PACT team on Big Adoption Day

PACT is joining voluntary adoption agencies across the UK to celebrate Big Adoption Day on 15th January 2025. Come and meet the adoption teams in Reading, London, Brighton and Milton Keynes!

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