Author Archives: Jayne Allen

Stripey Stork extends its gratitude after being awarded £499,808 in National Lottery funding across three years to support its work helping families across Surrey. The baby bank charity, based in Reigate, will use the money to develop its service that many health and community partners across Surrey have come to depend on to support families …

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As Thursday 22nd June dawned and the stripey socks, t-shirts and trousers came out, it could only mean one thing – Stripes4Stripey2023 was here. Our annual campaign where we ask everyone to go crazy with their stripes, have fun and donate or fundraise for Stripey Stork. This year we focused on raising money to support …

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Every newborn baby needs a safe place to sleep. We’re proud to partner with Surrey Heartlands Local Maternity & Neonatal System to provide families who are seeking sanctuary or refuge across Surrey with a secure and cozy space for their little ones to sleep. At Stripey Stork, we have long supported families experiencing poverty in …

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At the beginning of April, Sam Smitherman from Walton Heath Golf Club took on the Richmond half in aid of Stripey Stork. Sam’s New Year’s resolution was to get back into running and fitness and upon hearing that Stripey Stork are Walton Heath’s captain’s charity, he decided to pledge his support. Sam raised over £5,500 …

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From one mum to another. -Amazon wish list purchaser- In one small message this sums up exactly what our A Gift for Mum campaign is all about. It’s a note, a gift, a thought that says you matter and you’re doing a good job. Sadly, for a lot of the mums we support, celebrating Mother’s …

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Today, 8th March 2023, is International Women’s Day – a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is a day to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women, who have played an extraordinary role in their communities. …

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And so, we ‘wrap up’ on another Christmas campaign that delivered choice, dignity and care to local families. Santa will find these boys and girls, and the gifts and treats will bring some much-needed joy and relief to families across Surrey and beyond. As always, Santa Stork is a team effort which would not be …

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Flo Arthur is a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at Kingston University. Her course required students to undertake 5 days’ placement within a voluntary organisation, to gather knowledge on the difference between statutory organisations and charitable/voluntary organisations. Flo had completed placements with other Surrey health and social care teams, during which she had collected …

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