Santa Stork 2021 – Christmas giving with choice, kindness and dignity.

Gifts distributed (Includes late requests) 5,414 children 2,108 parents/carers 7,522 gifts in total 3,179 families helped £129,544 estimated value of gifts As Christmas approached and we started to plan our 8th Santa Stork project, one thing was clear to us – if 2020 was the year that changed the world, 2021 was the year the economic impact landed.   We’d …

Looking back at Stripey’s year – 2021

2021 continued the theme of 2020 – a great mixture of high and lows. Whilst we have all adapted to different way of life that COVID-19 has placed on us all, what has remained constant is the incredible engagement of our community. Since 1 January 2021, we have responded to requests on behalf of 8,532 families, reaching …

The stork’s delivered a new blanket (and baby soon)

Charlotte, one of our lovely Volunteer Co-ordinators, recently went on maternity leave and we are so excited about having the youngest member of Team Stork join the crew soon. So much so that one of the first cuddles waiting for baby will be being wrapped in this gorgeous, first of its kind, Stripey Stork knitted …

#Stripes4Stripey2021 – stripey together again

On Thursday 17th June it was that time of year again, when we ask Team Stork to express their love of both Stripey Stork and stripes to mark Stripes4Stripey Day. This year we concentrated our efforts on building up our fund to buy new clothes needed to complement the pre-loved clothes we are donated. As …

Nicola Dawes, Chief Executive of Stripey Stork, appointed as Deputy Lieutenant for Surrey

Stripey Stork are delighted to announce that HM Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux, has appointed Nicola Dawes as a Deputy Lieutenant for the county of Surrey with effect from today (2nd June 2021). Nicola is the Chief Executive of Stripey Stork, the Reigate-based baby bank. She founded the charity in 2013 as a practical way …

Easter activity bags to help local children

“Thank you very much indeed for the amazing activity bags. The children were absolutely thrilled to receive such a thoughtful and generous gift to keep them busy during the holiday. It’s been a long and difficult term for many families in our school community and your kindness is greatly appreciated, it really has made a …