At Stripey Stork we believe that supporting children in education is vital. Giving children the tools to succeed isn’t just important for their academic success, but also for their self-confidence and social skills.
Take a look at our video and information on this page for details on what we can supply and how to make a referral. We know that children grow and circumstances change so we are here all year round to support families with everything they need for school.
In 2023, we helped 2,650 families and 4,154 children with school support…
Giving out 1,829 school bags, 1,810 pairs of school shoes/trainers and 6,893 school uniforms!
We know how important it is that pupils have the right equipment for school, not just for practical reasons but also because we want them to feel positive, included and confident. We work with schools to support local families experiencing hardship by providing the following items on request:
All school bags come filled with age-appropriate stationery, equipment for exams and a brand new water bottle.
1. You should use the online form here to make any referral request. You will need the following information:
2. You will receive a confirmation email once you have booked a collection slot.
If your request only includes school uniform then it will be collected, by appointment, from Raven House, Linkfield Lane, Redhill, RH1 1SS.
If your requests includes items from our core operation (clothing packs, equipment etc) then this will be available from the warehouse in Reigate.
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.