Alana House

28/05/2026

Our CEO Natausha Van Vliet attended a two-day policy retreat focused on the critical national priority of tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG).

The event brought together influential stakeholders to help shape a national programme supporting the Government’s ambition to halve violence against women and girls.

Read Natausha’s reflections on the discussions and the collaborative effort to build what works:

https://www.pactcharity.org/blog-building-what-works-a-national-effort-to-tackle-violence-against-women-and-girls/

PACT CEO Natausha van Vliet went to a two-day retreat focused on a critical national priority - tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG)

16/04/2026

Georgina is our incredible Supporter of the Month this April. ⭐

For over a year, Georgina has generously volunteered her time to run the weekly sewing group at Alana House, creating a welcoming space where women can connect, learn new skills and grow in confidence.

One of the group’s most recent projects is especially close to our hearts. They’ve been creating an eye-catching banner for PACT supporters to take to this year’s London Marathon, helping Team PACT runners spot their cheer squad on the day. It’s a wonderful way for a little part of Alana House to be there in London, cheering our runners on.

Thank you Georgina for giving your time and skills to Alana House. 🥰

As a little bonus, swipe to the last slide to see an amazing wall hanging that one of our Alana House women has made! 🐺

05/04/2026

Our Alana House women enjoyed a fun session recently doing Easter crafts! They made Easter cards and did some pretty flower arrangements in mini vases. 🌻

We wish a very Happy Easter to those who celebrate it! We hope you have a fun and joyful day! 🐥

30/03/2026

A huge thank you to the University of Reading’s Once a Month project for donating loads of sanitary products and other essential items to Alana House. These items will directly support the women we work with. We’re so grateful for your kindness and ongoing support. 💜

18/03/2026

17/03/2026

PACT welcomes the news that the Ministry of Justice UK has pledged £31.6 million to help women’s services deliver specialist, trauma-informed support for women involved in the criminal justice system.

This investment follows an independent report from the Women’s Justice Board which recommends community-based alternatives to custody to help women address the root causes of their offending.

As part of the announcement, Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, Lord James Timpson visited PACT's award-winning women’s community project Alana House to meet staff and service-users and hear first-hand about the transformative impact of the project.

The women's stories highlighted the power of specialist women’s centres in breaking down barriers, preventing reoffending and enabling lasting change.💜

💬 Natausha van Vliet, PACT's CEO said: “This long-awaited funding into women’s centres is a vital step. At Alana House we know that trauma‑informed community support empowers women to achieve stability and rebuild their lives.”

You can read more about the announcement and Lord Timpson's visit to Alana House here 👉www.pactcharity.org/news-pact-welcomes-32m-investment-in-trauma-informed-support-for-women.

07/03/2026

Tomorrow is and the theme for this year is . 💜 The day encourages individuals and organisations to contribute time, knowledge and resources to create a more supportive and interconnected world for women.

Kathryn, PACT's Director of Communities Services and Development, has been reflecting on the day and all the incredible women we support here at PACT.

💬 "We are proud to stand with women at every stage of their journey, whether they are rebuilding after trauma, strengthening bonds with their children, seeking a fresh start or choosing to open their homes and hearts through adoption."

You can read the full blog here 👉 www.pactcharity.org/blog-reflections-for-international-womens-day-2026.

19/02/2026

The National Women’s Justice Coalition has published a Year in Review report about the incredible growth and impact the Women’s Services Map website has achieved in its second year.

At Alana House, we are proud to be one of the 111 women’s centres listed on the map, providing some of the 420 specialist women’s services categorised in this directory. 💜

Every click represents someone finding support. Every search represents a woman taking a step towards safety, stability, or hope.

If you'd like to view the map, visit 👉 www.womensservicesmap.com/map.

30/01/2026

📱Do you use the NHS app?

Healthwatch Wokingham Borough and Healthwatch Reading would like to hear from local residents. They are collecting anonymous feedback to understand how people in Reading and Wokingham Borough experience or miss out on digital healthcare services.

The findings will be shared with NHS England to help tackle digital exclusion and improve support for NHS App users. 💜 They welcome feedback from anyone who uses the NHS App regularly, occasionally or not at all.

If you would like to complete the anonymous survey 👉 www.healthwatchwokingham.co.uk/post/your-voice-matters-our-nhs-app-survey-is-now-live.

09/01/2026

A little look into Alana House's Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit sessions. 💜

This 12-week group programme offers an evidence-based, trauma-informed and psycho-educational approach using cognitive behavioural therapy to enable women to move forward from the trauma of being subjected to domestic abuse. It supports participants to develop positive lifestyle coping strategies, restoring a sense of safety and empowerment. 🌱

Read more about Alana House's life-changing, and often life-saving, work 👉 www.pactcharity.org/how-we-make-a-difference-alana-house.