Santa Stork appeal raises over £22,000
“You have no idea how much I needed this, I have lost sleep worrying about Christmas and this will change that. Thank you!”
For the third year running, Walton Charity teamed up with Stripey Stork, to ensure more children across Elmbridge had a gift to open on Christmas Day.
Thanks to the local residents, businesses, schools and community groups across Elmbridge who generously supported our Santa Stork Christmas Appeal, donating £7,421. With matched donations from both Walton Charity and Elmbridge Borough Council, the total raised was an amazing £22,263!
Enough to fund Christmas gifts and stocking fillers for 1,025 local children.
This made such a difference to families who are struggling to make ends meet after another difficult year of rising living costs.
One support worker shared their appreciation for Santa Stork:
“Thank you so much. The Christmas gifts make such a difference to the families I work with and really help their mental health at a time of pressure and stress when they desperately want to care for and treat their children.”
Nicola Dawes, Stripey Stork’s Founder and Chief Executive answers a few questions about the magic of Santa Stork.
About the Santa Stork Appeal
Throughout the year, Stripey Stork collects new and pre-loved baby items to distribute to families in need across Surrey.
Their Santa Stork campaign provides brand new gifts to families who need a helping hand at this difficult time of year.
All funds raised above our appeal target will support Elmbridge children. Whilst Stripey Stork meet requests from referral partners with pre-loved items, when these are not available, they will use our fund to purchase new items as required.