Adoption UK
Katharine Slocombe is a skilled professional with extensive experience in policy development and public affairs. Currently serving as a Policy and Public Affairs Adviser at Adoption UK since June 2021, Katharine previously held the role of Political Advisor at Parliament from January 2017 to June 2021, where responsibilities included speech writing, research, and stakeholder engagement. With a background in business development and marketing consulting for startups and SMEs, Katharine also worked as a Business Development Consultant at City, University of London, where Katharine created the institution's first business development strategy. Earlier career highlights include managing international new business at Trimedia and contributing as a freelance political analyst and editor for the Center for International Relations. Academic credentials include a Master’s in International Security and Global Governance from Birkbeck, University of London, and a Bachelor’s in History and Politics from Goldsmiths, University of London.
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Adoption UK
Adoption UK is the leading charity providing support, awareness and understanding for those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. Created over 40 years ago by adopters for adopters; now with over 10,000 members we provide a strong supportive community and the largest voice of adoption in the UK. Our community is connected by the need to understand the challenges of adoptive parents and to celebrate the rewards together. We work closely with our colleagues in local authorities and voluntary agencies to provide the best support. As an adoption support agency we have been consecutively rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for our services. We help adoptive families build brighter futures for vulnerable children. Our trusted family finding service has helped many find new homes offering love, support and helping adopted children fulfil their potential. We offer hope and understanding by providing vital support, training, community, and voice to all those involved in the adoption process which includes prospective adopters, adoptive families and professionals. Our services are unique because they are developed by adoptive families for adoptive families. We campaign tirelessly to ensure that adoptive families receive the support and encouragement they need to help make adoptions work.