World Book Day is a fun event celebrated each year. A day of stories, imagination and the simple joy of getting lost in a book. For many children it’s one of the highlights of the school year when they choose a character, talk about favourite stories and step into the classroom feeling proud and excited. …
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Our partnerships with schools bring us closer to families within their communities, both when families need our help, and as supporters of our work. By building strong relationships with key members of school staff, we’re able to understand their needs and tailor our support accordingly. When schools share information about our services with parents it …
Now in its third year, School Days is about more than pencils and backpacks, it’s about helping children walk into school feeling confident, included and ready to learn. For many children, not having the right uniform, shoes, backpack, stationery or PE kit can make school a daily challenge. It can mean standing out for the …
This week, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation released their annual report into poverty in the UK: UK Poverty 2026. The report is based on 2023/4 data, the most recent data available, and it sets out the nature of poverty in the UK and evaluates changes under the last Government. It also sets out the scale of …
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Did you know you can support Stripey Stork by donating shares? Donating shares is a great alternative to traditional giving, especially if you have small shareholdings that are uneconomic to sell. By gifting your shares through ShareGift, you can help turn unused investments into meaningful support for Stripey Stork, helping us to support thousands of …
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As the sleigh bells fade into the distance and Santa and his reindeer head back toward the North Pole, children up and down the country lay sleeping dreaming of what lies beneath the tree. But while excitement sparkles in many homes, others sit in an altogether different quiet. Behind closed doors, parents lie awake long …
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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The children were huddled together under towels, trying to keep warm in a bitterly cold flat. Andrea*, a single mum with three primary school aged children, unexpectedly lost her job. They were forced to leave the family home and move into emergency accommodation in Surrey. For three months they lived together in a small hotel …
As the colder months approach, one item becomes especially important for every child: a warm winter coat. Yet, despite its essential role in a child’s comfort, health and wellbeing, a coat is one of the more expensive pieces of clothing for many households. Children outgrow coats quickly, often long before they show any sign of …
