About Adoption UK

Who we are

Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people, adoptive families, and others parenting children who can’t live with their birth parents. Set up in 1971, we’ll be here for adopted and care experienced children, adults and their families for as long as they need us.

Our vision is a society where every child or young person unable to live with their birth parents can thrive in childhood and has an equal chance of a bright future as an adult. 

Our purpose is to secure the right support at the right time for children and young people who are unable to live with their birth parents, from childhood into adulthood.

Our impact

Read our 2023 impact report

Why join us?

However adoption affects your life, we are here to support you, connect you with others and campaign for what matters most to you and your family. We are independent, non-judgemental and all our services are confidential. Your membership also makes Adoption UK a more powerful advocate – the more members we have, the bigger and louder our ‘voice’ will be when it comes to raising awareness and securing support for all those whose lives involve adoption.

Find out more about our membership options