Who are we?

Adoption UK is the leading charity providing support, community and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. We connect adoptive families, provide information and signposting on a range of adoption-related issues and campaign for improvements to adoption policy and legislation at the highest levels. With over 8,000 members, we provide a strong, supportive community and are the largest voice of adopters in the UK.

Why join us?

Wherever you are in your adoption journey, 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 for adoptive families – the more members we have, the bigger and louder our ‘voice’ will be when it comes to raising awareness and securing support for all adoptive families.

Find out more about our membership options and how to join us here.

We provide the highest level of service, support and education.

We campaign for change at the highest policy levels.

Registered Adoption Support Agency (Service no. SC066957).

Registered Charity No. 1160647 (England and Wales). Registered Charity No. SC037892 (Scotland).

Registered Adoption Support Agency (Service No. SC066957). Adoption UK Charity is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.

Company Number 09454981. Registered Office Units 11 and 12, Vantage Business Park, Bloxham Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 9UX

Latest

Adoption UK ready to work with new government to deliver a brighter future for traumatised children

Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party have achieved a commanding majority in the House of Commons following yesterday’s vote. Adoption UK is looking forward to working with the new government to deliver meaningful change for adoptive families across the UK.
Advocacy & Support Officer - Northern Ireland

Main purpose of the job: to provide an independent advocacy and support service to adoptive families in N. Ireland.
Children waiting in care as adoption rates continue to plummet

The charity Adoption UK is calling for urgent action as the number of children adopted from care in England has fallen for a fourth successive year, as revealed by the latest official figures.
Healing the Hurt

Three quarters of the children adopted today will have been removed from their birth families due to abuse or neglect. Adoption alone doesn't erase the trauma they have suffered. Please help us build brighter futures for these vulnerable children.