‘Virtual’ is the name of the game right now. People, local businesses and organisations are all having to be creative during this current crisis, thinking ‘out of the box’ as to how they can stay connected with their friends, customers and followers. Charities are no exception to this. A small charity likes ours relies heavily …
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Mum2Mum2020 – a welcomed boost for many
Firstly, we’d like to wish every single Mum a very Happy Mother’s Day. We hope that today of all days you are feeling the love and appreciation for the amazing job you do every day of the year. It’s thanks to our annual Mother’s Day campaign that 565 local Mums in need will certainly be …
Celebrating amazing local women on International Women’s Day 2020
Today, 8th March 2020, is International Women’s Day – a global celebration of women and all they’ve achieved. We are a force to be reckoned with – we see what needs to be done and make it happen! The powerhouse of Stripey Stork is the essence of what can be collectively achieved when a determined …
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Osborne select Stripey Stork as charity of the year 2020
Stripey Stork, the Surrey-based baby bank, is thrilled to have been chosen as Osborne’s 2020 charity partner. The new partnership will span over 12 months and generate much-needed funds as well as raise awareness about the charity in the wider community. Osborne is one of the UK’s leading family owned construction businesses, with its main …
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Stripey’s 7 steps to greener living
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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