Skipton Reigate is delighted to support Stripey Stork's School Days initiative, which provides vulnerable children living in Surrey with the essential items they need for school.   

Stripey Stork 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.  

The vulnerable families referred to Stripey Stork are facing financial hardship and providing their children with school essentials can be completely unaffordable.  Realising that their child has had a growth spurt, and therefore needs new uniform or shoes, or a new 'kit list' at the start of term, is a huge source of stress for these families.  The schools that Stripey Stork work with explain the impact it has when families can't afford these items - the embarrassment that they feel, and how it can stop children from engaging with and enjoying school.
 
Stripey Stork collects non-branded school uniform and shoes for children up to the age of 16.  While most of these items will be pre-loved and in excellent condition, to be able to fulfill all the requests they receive, there will be some instances where they need to buy things new.

Their School Bags project provides a brand new, age-appropriate school bag, filled with new stationery and other essentials so that the children fit in with their peers and have the tools that they need in the classroom and for their homework.

Stripey Stork accept referrals from their referral partners across Surrey and beyond, who pass these items on to families who would otherwise struggle to afford them.

Your donations will enable Stripey Stork to ensure that every child referred to the School Days project is provided with the school essentials they need, and they can go into school well-equipped and ready to learn.