She’s such a lovely mum. She’s facing so many challenges at the moment, but she really wants to do the best for her children. She talks about her aspirations and wanting to go to college. She’s so positive. When this young mum first started attending sessions at the YMCA, she barely spoke. She would sit …
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On 29th July 2026, Beacon, the customer relationship management (CRM) system used by Stripey Stork to store information about our supporters, volunteers and donors, were involved in a cyber-security incident. Beacon is a well-established CRM platform that is widely used across the charity sector. Beacon informed us on 3rd August 2026 that it had experienced …
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On Thursday 18th June, our annual Stripes4Stripey campaign returned with our community coming together to wear their stripes with pride, all whilst raising money to support families in Surrey and Croydon with the essential items they need for their children. This year’s event was a huge success, raising an incredible £3,948. This support will make …
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Every year, the men’s and ladies’ captains at Reigate Heath Golf Club choose a charity to support during their captaincy. This year, we were incredibly fortunate that David and Susie chose Stripey Stork. From the very beginning, their enthusiasm and commitment shone through, but none of us could have predicted just how successful this partnership …
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At Stripey Stork, we are powered by our volunteers. Every week, their time and dedication help us support local families with essential items for their children. We simply couldn’t do it without them. Alongside our regular volunteers and corporate volunteering groups, we’re also incredibly grateful for the many people who choose to use their employer …
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Mother’s Day is a special time to recognise the love, care and endless effort that mums and female carers give every day. For many families it’s a moment for breakfast in bed, handmade cards and a chance to say thank you for everything mums do. But for some, the day can pass without the small …
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Hollie, a parent and now a member of our advisory panel, featured in one of our Stork Stories back in 2022, when she had first received help from us. Since then, her experience has come full circle, with her first role in family support, and becoming a volunteer and advocate for our service. Hollie first …
World Book Day is a fun event celebrated each year. A day of stories, imagination and the simple joy of getting lost in a book. For many children it’s one of the highlights of the school year when they choose a character, talk about favourite stories and step into the classroom feeling proud and excited. …
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Our partnerships with schools bring us closer to families within their communities, both when families need our help, and as supporters of our work. By building strong relationships with key members of school staff, we’re able to understand their needs and tailor our support accordingly. When schools share information about our services with parents it …
Now in its third year, School Days is about more than pencils and backpacks, it’s about helping children walk into school feeling confident, included and ready to learn. For many children, not having the right uniform, shoes, backpack, stationery or PE kit can make school a daily challenge. It can mean standing out for the …
