Adoption UK
Richard Orchard-Rowe serves as the Chief Executive of SOS! SEN, a non-profit organization focused on transforming Special Educational Needs education since October 2023. Currently also the Chairperson of Adopter Voice at Adoption UK, Richard advocates for adopters' feedback to influence governmental change. Previously, as Director at DIS from August 2012 to October 2023, Richard built partnerships to raise awareness of disabilities, securing over £90,000 in funding and restoring financial stability post-COVID. Experience also includes roles as a Recruitment Consultant at Ambitious Resources Group Ltd, Managing Director of Orchard-Rowe Consultancy LTD, Sales Manager at Fitness First UK, and Consultant at VIE at Home. Richard studied Business Studies at Palmers College and Woodlands School.
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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.