“I don’t want my children to worry about how I will buy them the things they need for school. All children want to do is fit in with their peers and the thought that they may face bullying because I can’t afford what is essential for school life breaks my heart.” Mum We’ve been supporting a …
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Sarah has a unique and special job. She works in a small team at Surrey County Council, which facilitates the safe return of children to their families. When the parent(s) are in a position to be able to welcome their children home, an intense support plan is put in place. Part of this plan is …
A huge thank you to superstar fundraiser Chloe who raised £180 for Stripey Stork. As the charity ambassador at her school, Chloe, was looking for ways she could raise money and decided to hold a book sale. She collected and sorted through donations, put posters around the school and held the sale in the playground. …
As the year comes to a close, we always like to look back. This reflection helps Team Stork to gear up for the ambitious plans we have ahead, and to remind everyone what a community can achieve when it works together. 2023 in numbers We always say at Stripey Stork that behind every referral is …
On Monday 25th September 2023, we came together as one to recognise Team Stork and everything that’s been achieved over the past decade. The event was held at The Harlequin Theatre in Redhill and was attended by staff and volunteers, as well as local dignitaries, referral partners, community groups and local businesses. It really was …
At Stripey Stork we always try to personalise our response to specific requests. We recently received a referral from Gaynor, a Safeguarding Midwife at Royal Surrey County Hospital, with a note that the eldest teenager in the family, who identifies as non-binary, desperately needed some new clothes. Our volunteers set to work sorting through the …
“Sometimes we find ourselves sitting in the car at 6pm, hungry and cold, waiting to hear where we’re being moved to. There’s no stability or routine for the children. At a time when they should be winding down for bed, we’re waiting on news of where that bed will be.” – Mandy* (Mum) Referral partners …
An amazing £2,661.06 raised! We couldn’t have been happier being chosen as the Belfry Shopping Centre’s Christmas charity partner this year. Everything they do is fantastic; they are known amongst us locals for always delivering on their promise and putting on a great show. So, we flew to Redhill as fast as Stripey could fly, …
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As we approach the end of the year, we like to reflect on the impact we’ve made, as well as some of the challenges we’ve faced along the way. It seemed like we’d just started finding our way again after being pushed to the limit during the pandemic, only to be hit with the cost-of-living …
The challenges of learning at home in a cost of living crisis We spoke to a Mum recently who first encountered Stripey Stork at a cost of living event run by a local family centre. There she was given two of our age-specific activity packs, made by our wonderful volunteer team, which are filled with …
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51a Albert Road North
Reigate
Surrey
RH2 9EL
Registered as a charity in England and Wales 1161613
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.
