A Saturday food shop isn’t usually something to get excited about. But Saturday 16th March at Tesco Gatwick Extra in Horley, something golden was about to happen. If you’ve seen the blue coins available at the checkout in Tesco stores, you will know that you can cast your vote for one of three projects that …
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Mother’s Day is about more than presents and flowers, it’s a time to show appreciation for all the hard work and love that mums and female caregivers put in every day. For many of the families we help, the support network just isn’t there and many face not celebrating Mother’s Day at all. With the …
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At Stripey Stork, we always say that kindness starts at a young age and 8 year old Isla is proof of that. She was instrumental in organising a coat collection at her school and went above and beyond by sorting and washing them meaning that we can give them straight out to families that need …
Once again in 2023, and thanks to the incredible efforts of our dedicated team and the support of numerous individuals and organisations, the magic of Santa Stork became a reality to bring Christmas to families across Surrey and beyond. Throughout this festive season, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of local families …
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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 …
Run Reigate 2023 was a very special event. It marked the 10-year anniversaries of both Run Reigate and Stripey Stork. Our #TeamStork runners, supporters, and volunteers united to raise crucial funds for Surrey families in need. The amount raised to date is a fabulous… £ 0 *after race costs and before donation platform fees We …
Jaime Anup is a Community Development Worker at Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum (SMEF). SMEF supports the needs and aspirations of a growing ethnic minority population in Surrey and aim to create a unified and diverse community with an focus on improved wellbeing for all in Surrey. SMEF have been referring to Stripey Stork for the …
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Corporate volunteering is a great way to give something back to your community and really make a difference. We love welcoming extra volunteers to our warehouse, the extra pairs of hands really come in hand. One of our volunteers, Charlotte, regularly volunteered with us whilst she was on maternity leave. Having joined a new company, …
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Stripey Stork extends its gratitude after being awarded £499,808 in National Lottery funding across three years to support its work helping families across Surrey. The baby bank charity, based in Reigate, will use the money to develop its service that many health and community partners across Surrey have come to depend on to support families …
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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.
