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 …
This week, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation released their annual report into poverty in the UK: UK Poverty 2026. The report is based on 2023/4 data, the most recent data available, and it sets out the nature of poverty in the UK and evaluates changes under the last Government. It also sets out the scale of …
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In this first person account, Yssy tells her story of resilience, courage and the quiet strength it takes to ask for help when life feels overwhelming. From navigating early parenthood with very little income, to rebuilding life as a single parent, Yssy shows how the right support, at the right time, can change everything. In …
Did you know you can support Stripey Stork by donating shares? Donating shares is a great alternative to traditional giving, especially if you have small shareholdings that are uneconomic to sell. By gifting your shares through ShareGift, you can help turn unused investments into meaningful support for Stripey Stork, helping us to support thousands of …
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Sometimes, it’s a small detail that captures the reality of hardship more powerfully than any statistic. For this family, that detail was a toothbrush – just one, shared between two parents and their two young children. Something most of us replace without a second thought had become a shared necessity, highlighting just how severely this …
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As the sleigh bells fade into the distance and Santa and his reindeer head back toward the North Pole, children up and down the country lay sleeping dreaming of what lies beneath the tree. But while excitement sparkles in many homes, others sit in an altogether different quiet. Behind closed doors, parents lie awake long …
The children were huddled together under towels, trying to keep warm in a bitterly cold flat. Andrea*, a single mum with three primary school aged children, unexpectedly lost her job. They were forced to leave the family home and move into emergency accommodation in Surrey. For three months they lived together in a small hotel …
As the colder months approach, one item becomes especially important for every child: a warm winter coat. Yet, despite its essential role in a child’s comfort, health and wellbeing, a coat is one of the more expensive pieces of clothing for many households. Children outgrow coats quickly, often long before they show any sign of …
Every year, Santa Stork brings a little magic to local families in hardship during the festive season. Run by Stripey Stork, this special Christmas campaign provides brand-new gifts for children and parents who might otherwise go without. These gifts make sure every child referred has something to open on Christmas morning – so that every …
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We are delighted to announce two fantastic new additions to our Fundraising Team at Stripey Stork. Their experience, energy and passion will ensure we can continue to build vital support for local families at a time when our service is needed more than ever. Welcoming Charlotte Munro – Head of Fundraising Charlotte joins us as …
