Fundraising Events

PAC-UK staff and supporters participate in a number of regular sporting and fundraising events each year. If you arrange your own event and would like to nominate PAC-UK to benefit from the proceeds, please do let us know. Thank you so much for thinking of us at these key times in your life.

Every penny you raise will contribute towards PAC-UK's vital work with adults, children and families affected by adoption and/or other forms of permanent care. Your help will make a real difference to people struggling with the impact of a traumatic past. We really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations! For all events related enquiries please email fundraising@family-action.org.uk.

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Support PAC-UK Fundraisers Athena & Jin!

We are thrilled - and extremely thankful - to have two fundraisers running marathons on 27 April 2025 for PAC-UK! Athena will be taking on the Manchester Marathon (having previously completed the Leeds Marathon) and Jin will be taking on the London Marathon (his first marathon!). If you are able to, please show your support by leaving a message and donation on their fundraising pages: Athena - Manchester Marathon JustGiving page and Jin - London Marathon JustGiving page.

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2025 Challenge Events:

London2Brighton Ultra Challenge: 24-25 May 2025

The ‘original Ultra Challenge’ – and once again over 2,000 adventurers will take on the Capital to Coast route and test their grit and determination over the weekend. Richmond-Upon-Thames is the start, and it’s over the North Downs with wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside to half way at Turners Hill.

The full 100 km route heads over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline comes in to view. You’ll get full support and hospitality all the way – and with three quarter, half, marathon and quarter distance options also available – there’s a classic challenge here for everyone!

Please email fundraising@family-action.org.uk if you're interested in competing in the 2025 London2Brighton Ultra Challenge to raise funds for PAC-UK.

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Peak District Ultra Challenge: 28-29 June 2025

The base camp hub in idyllic Bakewell will welcome over 2,000 adventurers who will test themselves in the fabulous Peak District National Park. There’s a full range of camping options, car parking, and extensive hospitality and welfare services across the weekend – with a full 100 km Challenge which takes a tough and varied figure of 8 routes through Derbyshire’s finest scenery.

You’ll get full support all the way, and with three quarter, half, quarter and 10 mile distance options also which pass Chatsworth House!

Please email fundraising@family-action.org.uk if you're interested in competing in the 2025 Peak District Ultra Challenge to raise funds for PAC-UK.

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London to Brighton Cycle Ride: 14 September 2025

The London to Brighton Cycle Ride is an iconic 55 mile cycle ride starting from Clapham Common in South London, to the seaside town of Brighton.

The ride will start from Clapham Common, off Nightingale Walk, Clapham SW4 9AH. There will be a staggered start between 06:00-10:30. Participants will be emailed their allocated start time a few weeks before the event.

Please email fundraising@family-action.org.uk if you're interested in competing in the 2025 London to Brighton Cycle Ride to raise funds for PAC-UK.

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Making a donation

You can make regular and single, one-off donations using a debit or credit card via our website donation forms and JustGiving account. It’s quick, easy, secure and you'll be making a difference today.

You can also send a cheque payable to Family Action (with 'Reference PAC-UK' written on the back) to PAC-UK's London office:

PAC-UK, Family Action Head Office, 34 Wharf Road, London, N1 7GR

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PAC-UK Fundraisers

“I really learnt a lot about myself and my capabilities and will take that with me through the rest of life. I was stunned by the energy I found on the day, people shouting my name to help spur me on! I remember thinking I was near the end and seeing a sign saying 'U-turn ahead', and when once upon a time I would have stropped and given up, I just took a deep breath and used everything I had left in the tank to push my self over the finish line!"

Note: Jez raised over £500 for PAC-UK!

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Our Regent's Park 10k 2017 Team included PAC-UK Team Administrator, Shannon O'Neill who was joined by her mum (Sam) and sister (Allana).

"It was a lovely morning, we thoroughly enjoyed it! All runners and marshals were extremely supportive and there was a real sense of community throughout the day. A huge thank you to everyone who sent messages of encouragement and support and to all those who sponsored us!"

 Note: Shannon, Sam and Allana raised over £500 for PAC-UK!

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"It was a really inspiring day, so many stories of human resilience and spirit! Truly heart-warming to be involved and to be the first ever PAC-UK Team to compete in the Great North Run made it even more special for us. A massive thank you to everyone for all the messages of support and very generous donations, they really kept us going on the day when we felt like we were on our last legs!"

Note: Our team made up of PAC-UK staff all completed the run in excellent times and raised over £1,000 for PAC-UK!

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“I had a great day out at Ridelondon! The route was fantastic and even the weather was good. Definitely worth the 3.30am wake up for a 6am start. The ride was quicker than I thought, I finished in 4 hours 47 minutes, cheered on by the crowds and motivated by raising funds for a great cause. My shoulder held up well despite the injury only four weeks before the event.

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me and PAC-UK, it made this event very special for me!”

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"The free fall was like nothing I'd ever imagined. I felt like I was never going to stop falling and it was absolutely breathtaking (quite literally!). The parachute was deployed after about 30 seconds and then I could begin to take in the amazing views. All in all, it was the most amazing experience of my life and I would jump (again, quite literally) at the chance to do it again!”

Note: Sophie, who completed her skydive wearing Frank Skinner's old Elvis pants exceeded her £1,000 target raising £1,400 for PAC-UK!

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"Why PAC-UK? Well, I’ve grown up in a close and caring family, and never had to think about what it means not to have that stability. My family are the most important people in my life, and I would be lost without them.

It can’t be easy for anyone affected by adoption, and I hope that you will generously sponsor me so that PAC-UK can maintain its essential work with all those who are in need of expert support.”

If you are a keen cyclist and would be interested in riding for PAC-UK email fundraising@family-action.org.uk

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“I ran the Brighton marathon on behalf of PAC-UK for the very simple reason that working with offenders and ex-offenders I have seen the damage that the UK's care system inflicts on to many children and young people.

Adoption is one of the best ways of giving kids who have ended up in the care of the state through no fault of their own the opportunity of a loving home and improved life chances.”

Note: Mark completed the course and raised £913 for PAC-UK!

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“It was an awesome day” says Kevin. “I completed the ride an hour under my expected time, and just under the five hour mark.....this was mainly achieved through not stopping, which did leave me with a numb bum!

My time was in the same zone as the fastest rider, who was just over four hours, and a bit better than Boris Johnson, who did it in eight!”

Note: Kevin and Phil completed the course in excellent times, and raised £1,500 for PAC-UK!

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“On the day of the marathon it was exactly one year since I started working for PAC-UK. Over that time I've learned a lot about the great work that PAC-UK does. I've always wanted to run a marathon, but to do it for such a worthy cause was really special.

A massive thank you to everyone for all the messages of support and very generous donations, they really kept me going on the day when I felt like I was on my last legs!”

Note: Leon completed the course and raised £2,000 for PAC-UK!