I am privileged to join Adoption UK as head of fundraising and have already been very moved by the positive impact the organisation and its members makes on children and families.

More than 90,000 children are looked after in the care system. Last year 5,000 children were adopted and there are currently 6,000 waiting to find a permanent, loving home. 

Adoption UK helps prospective adopters through the adoption process and is a constant resource once a child has been placed as issues can present themselves post adoption, even several years later. We provide an invaluable helpline, advice, training and support. We also campaign and lobby for change and together, with the voice of our members, we help influence policy makers and obtain support and legislative change for adoptive families.

We would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in fundraising for us. Support comes in many formats whether that be organising an event with family, friends and colleagues, asking for donations instead of gifts on special occasions or personal sponsored challenges such as giving up chocolate. We would also like to hear from anyone that has signed up for a full or half marathon, fun run, bike ride or other challenge events anywhere across the UK (or indeed globally) and is looking for a charity to support or is interested in securing a guaranteed place in events that we have access to. 

For more information please visit www.adoptionuk.org or call the Fundraising Team on 01295 752240.
Your support really will help make a difference to thousands of children and families.

Graham Brogden
Head of fundraising
Adoption UK