About Us

Our charity was founded on life experience and a deep understanding of the long-term impact of adoption and childhood trauma. For several years, our Chair of Trustees, Glesni, has been dedicated to supporting individuals affected by adoption an adoption support agency called Adoption Finder Intermediary Service — helping people to access records, trace family connections, and navigate the complex journey of contact and identity.

Through this work, it became clear that while practical support existed, there was a significant lack of specialist emotional support for those affected by adoption and early trauma. This gap inspired the creation of our charity — a place where people can access compassionate, trauma-informed care and support when they need it most.

Glesni Evans

It is a privilege for me to be the founder and to manage this charity on a day-to-day basis as a volunteer. My background as a social worker has allowed me to work in a range of areas including child protection, domestic abuse, substance misuse, supporting children with disabilities, mental health issues, and adoption. I have always enjoyed working with families, but through my experience, I came to recognise a clear need for specialist therapeutic support in order to create lasting, meaningful change.

I have seen firsthand how challenging it can be for individuals to develop positive parenting skills when they themselves have experienced negative or traumatic parenting in their own lives. Since 2020, I have been running an Adoption Support Agency called Adoption Finder Intermediary Service, through which I’ve gained deeper insight into the complex challenges faced by adults affected by adoption. It has become clear that there is often a significant lack of appropriate, specialist support available to meet their needs.

Heartbreaking loss

In 2021, Glesni experienced the heartbreaking loss of her 3-year-old nephew. This personal tragedy deepened her understanding of grief, loss, and the far-reaching effects of trauma on the whole family. It reinforced her belief in the importance of raising awareness of emotional difficulties and ensuring accessible support for those going through life-changing experiences such as adoption and childhood trauma. Due to legislation in Wales, therapists must be registered with an Adoption Support Agency in order to provide therapeutic support related to adoption. As a result, our charity is formally registered as an Adoption Support Agency with Care Inspectorate Wales. This ensures that individuals accessing our services receive support from trained therapists who have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by those affected by adoption.

Purpose

To break cycles of hidden trauma and make healing accessible for people impacted by adoption and trauma. Through compassion, lived experience, and community connection, we aim to remove the stigma of secrecy and shame — promoting healing, resilience, and reconnection for individuals and their families.

Vision

A future where people affected by adoption and trauma are not just supported, but fully seen, heard, and empowered to transform their lives.

Mission

We provide access to appropriate, trauma-informed therapy, peer support, and community programs that empower individuals and families to heal, grow, and thrive. Our support is grounded in compassion, lived experience, and a commitment to creating safe, non-judgmental spaces.

Core Values

Inclusion — Creating safe spaces where all voices are valued and no one is judged.
Compassion — Offering care that is gentle, human, friendly and rooted in empathy.
Lived Experience — Listening to and learning from those who’ve walked these paths.
Empowerment — Supporting people to heal, grow, and take the lead in their own lives.

Positioning Statement

We are a charity deeply connected to the local community, offering safe, compassionate support for people affected by adoption-related trauma. Combining accessible counselling led by expert practitioners, emotional care, and insight, we create a unique space for healing, connection, and understanding. Founded by people with lived experience, our support is shaped by real voices — not just policies. Their experiences inspired the creation of a charity where compassionate, trauma-informed care is always within reach.