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Surrey County Council funds Stripey Stork £100,000 for 8,500 children

8/13/2026

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Surrey County Council granted £100,000 from the £7.1 million Crisis and Resilience Fund to Stripey Stork to support 8,500 children, while an England law effective September limits branded uniform items.
Nicola Dawes, Stripey Stork chief executive, warned families could lack school items or fall into debt without the scheme.
Mark Nuti, Surrey County Council cabinet member for health and communities, said the grant will let Stripey Stork reach more families now.

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Surrey County Council granted £100,000 from the £7.1 million Crisis and Resilience Fund to Stripey Stork to support 8,500 children, while an England law effective September limits branded uniform items.
Nicola Dawes, Stripey Stork chief executive, warned families could lack school items or fall into debt without the scheme.
Mark Nuti, Surrey County Council cabinet member for health and communities, said the grant will let Stripey Stork reach more families now.