Have you promised yourself that this year, as a family, you’ll take action to be kinder to the environment? If you feel you can and should be doing more, but are unsure where to start, then read on… It doesn’t need to be an all or nothing situation – one small change today can collectively […]
Author Archives: Susy Moore
Support the stork in 2020
Happy New Year from all at Stripey Stork! So, what’s in store for us this year and how can you help us reach all the local families who need our support? 2019 on reflection No post about looking forward would be complete without looking at where we’re starting from. 2019 was a big year for […]
Dreams coming true this Santa Stork
“Dreams are the playground of unicorns” – Bruce Coville This story is about why the Santa Stork team work so hard – to give back the magic of Christmas and make wishes come true for every child on Santa Stork’s list. This was certainly the case when a 4 year old girl, whose family we’d […]
Santa Stork 2019 – our biggest year yet!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. At least it was on 9th December, as Reigate Baptist Church was transformed into a festive frenzy of present wrapping, mince pies and unlimited Christmas spirit. Updated figures (including late referrals): 2276 children and 1047 parents/carers have been distributed gifts through Santa Stork 2019. That’s a grand […]
A match made in RH2 – Stripey Stork and Reigate Grange
This year Stripey Stork moved offices from Redhill to Reigate. Whilst it was just a move to the next town, it felt like a big move as we had made great friends on the Quarryside Business Park and felt an established part of the Redhill/Merstham community. Our team were determined to make the move to […]
Will Santa know where to find me?
We spoke with the support workers at our local women’s refuge, Reigate & Banstead Women’s Aid (RBWA), as they were busy preparing their Santa Stork Christmas lists for the families currently under their care and protection. They conveyed the strain these families are under and what Santa Stork means to them at this difficult time […]
The comfort blanket wrapped in kindness
“She immediately wrapped herself up in the blanket and this has continued to bring her joy.” We were recently contacted by a repeat referral partner who needed specific items and needed them quickly – she knew we’d be able to help! A 15 year old girl had been placed under her care, being detained under […]
The Duke of Gloucester presents The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
HRH The Duke of Gloucester today (12th November 2019) presented The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) to Stripey Stork in recognition of their volunteers and all they have achieved in providing essential items to local families in need. Accepting the certificate signed by Her Majesty The Queen and an English crystal with the logo […]
One kind step for a donor, one giant impact for Sutton
This is a story of philanthropy pure and simple. A surprising result for Stripey Stork and most probably not the one you will be expecting, read on to find out more… As a small, local charity, we receive no statutory funding so our team are always on the lookout for new funding opportunities. When we […]
Easy Autumn crafts the kids will love
There’s a chill in the air so little ones might not always want to hit the outdoors this half term. Mix it up a bit, using some of the materials you’ve foraged and craft items you probably already have around the house, with these simple seasonal crafts we’ve compiled. As an added bonus, you get […]
