It’s that time a year again when we feel it’s important to reflect on everything we’ve achieved with your support and the impact it has made. This annual blog is a collection of these highlights and thank yous – although there’s too many to mention all the amazing individuals, organisations, schools and community groups here. …
Between 2nd and 9th December 2025, we took part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge. It’s the UK’s largest online match funding campaign and, after winning the Newcomer Award in 2024, we felt well-equipped and excited to seize this fantastic fundraising opportunity. Last year, our focus was on raising funds for safe and warm places …
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When Aisha* and her 6-month-old baby were first referred to Stripey Stork, their situation was desperate. Baby had no safe space to sleep and was co-sleeping with mum. They had just two nappies left. Money for food was limited – mum could barely afford to feed herself, let alone begin weaning. Baby clothes were too …
Neve* is a two-year-old girl who attends nursery in Croydon, where the nursery provides specialist support for children with complex needs. Neve is non-mobile and has recently been diagnosed with epilepsy. It’s been a turbulent year for the family. Mum, young and single, was moved into temporary accommodation – a converted office block – far …
On Sunday 21st September, the wait was finally over – Run Reigate 2025 had arrived! The Stripey Stork van was packed (how did we ever manage without it?) and we set off to Priory Park. We were proud to be one of the official Run Reigate charity partners, alongside some other brilliant local charities, many …
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Racing past their fundraising target as they cycled over 300km from London to Paris On 11th July 2025, Rickard and Neil set off on their 3-day challenge – and what a challenge it was: cycling the Avenue Verte, the scenic route connecting London to Paris. But they didn’t just want to do this as a …
When you’re a parent, every milestone your child reaches should be a moment of joy. But imagine if, with each ‘first – first step, first taste of solid food, first time rolling over – came a wave of anxiety about how you’d be able to afford the next stage in their development. This was the …
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At this time of year, we like to stop and reflect before diving into the journey ahead. It’s always humbling to review on what can be accomplished when we come together with a shared goal – ensuring that every child in Surrey and Croydon has access to the essential items they need to grow and …
Between 3rd and 10th December 2024, we participated in our first Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s largest online match funding campaign. With the continued growth of our core services, we’ve seen a significant increase in requests for safe and warm sleep items in Surrey and Croydon, making this the ideal focus for our campaign. …
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Comfort had just turned one, having spent most of her life in a specialist high dependency ward, with Mum by her side. Born at just 23 weeks, she was sadly the only surviving baby from a set of triplets. After a highly stressful and emotional time in hospital, the long-awaited news finally came: Comfort was …
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