We spoke with the support workers at our local women’s refuge, Reigate & Banstead Women’s Aid (RBWA), as they were busy preparing their Santa Stork Christmas lists for the families currently under their care and protection. They conveyed the strain these families are under and what Santa Stork means to them at this difficult time […]
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The comfort blanket wrapped in kindness
“She immediately wrapped herself up in the blanket and this has continued to bring her joy.” We were recently contacted by a repeat referral partner who needed specific items and needed them quickly – she knew we’d be able to help! A 15 year old girl had been placed under her care, being detained under […]
I love everything!! And I mean everything!!
Two sisters, picked up from school one day by a social worker to be taken to their new home. A new place to live which they knew nothing about, and without any of their belongings. But a new home nonetheless which needed to happen as it’s not safe at home anymore. Although they are now […]
The healing power of music
At Stripey Stork we pride ourselves on being resourceful and always going the extra mile to help. Like when we were able to make a real difference to a 12 year old girl who’d been through so much already. She’d been placed into foster care after suffering serious abuse at home, and to make matters […]
The nicest gift – ever!
“It’s the nicest gift that anyone has ever given me”. This story quietly confirms the difference we are making… We were kindly donated a very special pram. When we say special, this wasn’t your ordinary pram – it was high end, super modern, with the most impressive features. But what made it particularly special to […]
Amazing women making a difference
A brand new Mountain Buggy double pushchair was rehomed by Stripey Stork this week. So, what does this have to do with International Women’s Day we hear you ask? Well it’s the journey it made, and the women that made it possible – we believe they should be celebrated. The donor This brand new Mountain […]
The kindness of Christmas
“I felt like a proper mum for the first time ever.” It was the end of a busy week at the office when the post arrived one Friday before Christmas 2018. We opened a Christmas card and a crisp ten pound note fell out. The handwritten message inside stopped us in our tracks: “Dear Stripy […]
Giving a little boy a happy birthday
“Mum asked for a teddy. It doesn’t even have to be new.” One of our referral sources visited us and asked for some items for a little boy and his Mum. The boy was about to celebrate his 5th Birthday and the Mum had no means to provide him with any gifts. Recently fleeing a […]
The dressing gown gift
“I went to visit with him last week and he showed me his room. He has nothing in it except for a little rucksack which he packs a few clothes in for his stay each week.” This came from a request we received from a Social Worker we work with regularly. She was supporting a […]
Getting it just right
Please note that this story includes the subject of baby loss. It has been written by one of our regular volunteers. We are proud to respond to a range of requests from local partners and this recent referral from a local hospital had an affect on all involved. “As a regular volunteer with many years’ […]
