Charity awarded £100k for back to school support
Summary
A charity called Stripey Stork received £100,000 from Surrey County Council to help families in Surrey who struggle to afford school uniforms and supplies. This support is part of a government fund aimed at helping low-income households with essential needs.Key Facts
- Stripey Stork charity got £100,000 to support families with school uniforms and supplies.
- The money comes from the Crisis and Resilience Fund, which totals £7.1 million and helps low-income households.
- New rules starting in September in England mean parents need to buy fewer branded school uniform items.
- Despite the new rules, school uniform costs are still high for many families.
- Last year, Stripey Stork helped 7,503 children from 4,116 families in Surrey.
- The new funding will allow the charity to support about 8,500 children over the next year.
- Surrey County Council says this funding helps provide practical support when it is most needed.
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