We do not accept direct referrals from families/individuals and instead receive requests from local professionals (schools, health visitors, social workers, family centres, women’s shelters etc.) on behalf of families in need across Surrey and sometimes beyond. At Stripey Stork we firstly always try and meet the request using the donated items we already have in stock. We have a monthly wishlist that we use to tell our supporters what we need – this enables us to support families with donations received or we put out an request to our supporters via our Facebook and Twitter page for missing items.
Most importantly, Stripey Stork prides itself on passing on items in great condition. We want the families who receive items from us to feel like they are receiving a gift and not a handout.
In early June, we received a pressing email from Croydon Council asking for our help. It was from the team responsible for young and vulnerable children in care or living in temporary accommodation. The team were planning an Eid al-Fitr
Since opening in 2013
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* This figure includes items for individual families and collected in bulk by referrals partners, but not items given through campaigns such as Mother’s Day and Christmas.
While we hope to expand our services in future we largely support the Surrey region where we are located and do not offer a collection service. There are, however, a number of other amazing organisations around the UK who may be able to accept your donations of toys, clothes and other children’s items. Search the map below to find where and how you can support families with donations.
51a Albert Road North
Reigate
Surrey
RH2 9EL
Registered as a charity in England and Wales 1161613
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.
