“I’m really looking forward to seeing her smile, as she’s so low about her situation she doesn’t get to smile.” – Lisa, Social Worker Katie* hasn’t had much reason to smile lately. Despite embarking on the journey of motherhood, a path that should be filled with joy and anticipation, her world feels far too heavy. …
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We love this story of kindness, connections, and a pinch of luck. A ring which had been in the family for generations, lost. A kind individual who reunited the treasured ring with its owner. A shared passion for Stripey Stork and the act of kindness which followed. Those of you who are based near our …
Outdoor toys are something we don’t typically stock at Stripey Stork – many of our families don’t have their own outside space, and they are bulky for us to store – but we are always keen to help when there is a special request that will make a real impact. A family in our community …
“I don’t want my children to worry about how I will buy them the things they need for school. All children want to do is fit in with their peers and the thought that they may face bullying because I can’t afford what is essential for school life breaks my heart.” Mum We’ve been supporting a …
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Sarah has a unique and special job. She works in a small team at Surrey County Council, which facilitates the safe return of children to their families. When the parent(s) are in a position to be able to welcome their children home, an intense support plan is put in place. Part of this plan is …
At Stripey Stork we always try to personalise our response to specific requests. We recently received a referral from Gaynor, a Safeguarding Midwife at Royal Surrey County Hospital, with a note that the eldest teenager in the family, who identifies as non-binary, desperately needed some new clothes. Our volunteers set to work sorting through the …
“Sometimes we find ourselves sitting in the car at 6pm, hungry and cold, waiting to hear where we’re being moved to. There’s no stability or routine for the children. At a time when they should be winding down for bed, we’re waiting on news of where that bed will be.” – Mandy* (Mum) Referral partners …
The challenges of learning at home in a cost of living crisis We spoke to a Mum recently who first encountered Stripey Stork at a cost of living event run by a local family centre. There she was given two of our age-specific activity packs, made by our wonderful volunteer team, which are filled with …
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This is little J and he is 10 months old. With that infectious smile his nurses describe him as a ‘delightful little baby’ who loves interacting. He hasn’t had the easiest start in life, having been diagnosed with a very rare genetic condition which affects his lungs. It has caused lots of respiratory infections and …
A few weeks ago, Stripey Stork posted details of how our Surrey Baby Bank was planning to support local families who are opening their homes to Ukrainian Refugees with children aged 0-16. You can read more on our Ukrainian families appeal page. Most of the families will arrive with just a few belongings that they …
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