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  1. About us
  2. About Adoption UK
  3. Who are we?

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.

Adoption UK Impact Report - Our Work 2019-2020

Our short video (below) provides a snapshot of just some of the things we’ve done over the past year.

We’ve supported some amazing families and we’re incredibly proud of everything we’ve achieved. We want to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped make all this happen – your support has helped change the lives of vulnerable children.

We’re certainly not standing still and there’s lots more we want to do – we’ll be giving you more regular updates on the difference we’re making as we continue to adapt to the current situation and reach even more adopters.

Download our Impact Report

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

Published: 12th March, 2018

Updated: 18th May, 2020

Author: Andrew Skeates

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