Adoption UK Charity

AUK & Lounges.TV presents The Big Education Night In

Leading thinkers in education for care experienced children pitch their ideas. You vote and we come together to make change. Get your tickets now. 7th December 7.30 - 9pm Read more
AUK training

We now offer in house training courses for adopters and professionals. If you are a member, look out for a discount code in the newsletter for 20% off any course. Read more
One Donation, Double the Impact – Help us raise £25,000 and support adopted young people

Make a pledge to donate in the Big Give campaign and your donation will have twice the impact! Help us to empower adopted young people. Read more
Adoption Barometer

The Adoption Barometer Survey 2023 is now open! The only comprehensive UK-wide assessment of the lived experience of adoption. By completing the survey, you will help us to make the case for more support for adopted people and adoptive families in the UK. Read more

We’re determined that every adoptive and kinship care family will get the right support at the right time for the children they love.

We provide services centered around improving the lives of adopted people and adopters through connection, support and influencing key decision makers.

Membership

As a member of Adoption UK, you can access a whole host of resources, webinars, support & community networks.

Adoption UK Forums

Join our online community and find advice, support and friendship.

Fundraising events

We have secured spaces for some iconic events such as the London to Brighton Cycle Race and the Cardiff Half Marathon. See how we can support and help you on your journey to becoming a fundraising hero!

Our impact

62	community support groups across the uk	Community groups
6000	joined us to campaign for change last year	Campaigns
£80,224.41	was raised through community fundraising in 2020	Fundraise for us

News and blog posts

Parliamentarians debate the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care in England

Last week, Members of Parliament took part in a debate on The Independent Review of Children's Social Care in England. Whilst it was mostly focused on children currently in care, or at risk of entering care, adoption was also part of the discussion. Read more
Treasury launches tax hikes and cuts to public spending in a bid to stabilise the UK economy

The Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday announced plans to reduce the nation’s budget deficit aimed at ensuring confidence in the country’s economy, against a backdrop of soaring inflation, rising interest rates and poor growth. Read more
Children with a plan for adoption are spending increasing time in care before being adopted

Children in England with a plan for adoption are spending longer in the care system before being adopted, according to new government statistics released today. Read more
Groundbreaking projects aim to transform lives of adopted children

Adoption Week Scotland celebrates the voices of young adoptees through the #E Project and the AFKA's Staying Connected project. Read more
The APPG on Adoption and Permanence meet in parliament to discuss the findings of the recent survey of self-employed adopters

Adoption UK provides the secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Adoption and Permanence, alongside Home for Good. Last week we were in Parliament to meet with MPs and Peers, sector leaders and members of the adoption community to discuss the findings of the recent survey of self-employed adopters. Read more
Learning isn’t confined to school

Education is not confined to the walls of a school. Real life opportunities like a visit to the dentist and the bringing home of a new puppy are learning experiences that allow our children to process what has happened to them, fill in developmental gaps and move on with their life, wiser and more resilient. Read more

Our impact

62

6000

£80,224.41

News and blog posts