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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On Sunday 22nd September, we headed to Priory Park for the annual Run Reigate event. We are beyond proud of our 58 amazing runners who not only represented Stripey Stork but also helped raise a record-breaking amount for us. Their collective efforts made this year’s Run Reigate the best yet. £20,163.33 *Total to date – …
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Over the past year, we have worked closely with Oasis, a partner organisation based in Elmbridge that provide vital support to families in crisis. We’ve been supplying them with practical items their families need, such as school uniform, clothing and baby equipment. We caught up with Caroline Edwards, Director of Services, who shared how this …
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A big round of applause for Jake, who completed his 30-day skipping challenge and smashed the £250 target in February 2024. He chose Stripey Stork as his charity to support for this outdoor challenge set by his school, after feeling inspired by his sister who had previously supported us by making and selling Christmas cards. …
We recently received a touching thank you note from a Mum whose family we’ve helped with clothes, bedding and school uniforms: It’s been a challenging year for the 5 of us and to get this help and support when we needed it more than ever was incredible – and it really restores your faith in …
In early June, we received a pressing email from Croydon Council asking for our help. It was from the team responsible for young and vulnerable children in care or living in temporary accommodation. The team were planning an Eid al-Fitr event for the first time and had no gifts for the older teenagers. The team …
“I’m really looking forward to seeing her smile, as she’s so low about her situation she doesn’t get to smile.” – Lisa, Social Worker Katie* hasn’t had much reason to smile lately. Despite embarking on the journey of motherhood, a path that should be filled with joy and anticipation, her world feels far too heavy. …
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We love this story of kindness, connections, and a pinch of luck. A ring which had been in the family for generations, lost. A kind individual who reunited the treasured ring with its owner. A shared passion for Stripey Stork and the act of kindness which followed. Those of you who are based near our …
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Our focus is the Surrey region and bordering areas. If you are in a different region, see map of UK baby banks to find one near you.
