Visit from the Stork CIC

Stork Support is our core service, giving free and low cost vital baby and household essentials to the most vulnerable families such as those fleeing DV, living in temporary accommodation, living on extremely low incomes and those with poor mental health.

We make sure parents don’t have to choose between clothing and feeding their children and paying their bills, by giving them peace of mind with the provision of baby essentials, exactly when they need them. 

We now operate collection hubs for most of our clients, where families can access wraparound support when they go to collect their items (nappies, wipes, toiletries and vouchers for baby food such as first stage infant formula). 

How to access:

We take referrals from professionals in the NHS and local authorities such as Midwives, Health Visitors, Outreach workers, Early Help teams, Social workers and other charity professionals.

To make a referral: https://visitfromthestork.co.uk/stork-support-make-a-referral/

Stork Support is our core service, giving free and low cost vital baby and household essentials to the most vulnerable families such as those fleeing DV, living in temporary accommodation, living on extremely low incomes and those with poor mental health.

We make sure parents don’t have to choose between clothing and feeding their children and paying their bills, by giving them peace of mind with the provision of baby essentials, exactly when they need them. 

We now operate collection hubs for most of our clients, where families can access wraparound support when they go to collect their items (nappies, wipes, toiletries and vouchers for baby food such as first stage infant formula). 

Our Gorton Hub is at Gorton Sacred Heart Family Hub, with the collection day on a Friday morning between 9.30-11am. Covering all M18 postcodes, the hub is run by the Outreach team. The Outreach Team can offer wraparound support such as referrals to specialist services and sessions on at their centre, as well as forms etc.

How to access:

We take referrals from professionals in the NHS and local authorities such as Midwives, Health Visitors, Outreach workers, Early Help teams, Social workers and other charity professionals.

To make a referral: https://visitfromthestork.co.uk/stork-support-make-a-referral/

Stork Support is our core service, giving free and low cost vital baby and household essentials to the most vulnerable families such as those fleeing DV, living in temporary accommodation, living on extremely low incomes and those with poor mental health.

We make sure parents don’t have to choose between clothing and feeding their children and paying their bills, by giving them peace of mind with the provision of baby essentials, exactly when they need them. 

We now operate collection hubs for most of our clients, where families can access wraparound support when they go to collect their items (nappies, wipes, toiletries and vouchers for baby food such as first stage infant formula). 

Our Harpurhey hub is run at Harpurhey Sure Start centre at North City family and Fitness centre. We have a Visit from the Stork volunteer there on a Friday morning from 10-12 who is able to offer basic support as well as signposting to the Outreach team who work from the centre.

How to access:

We take referrals from professionals in the NHS and local authorities such as Midwives, Health Visitors, Outreach workers, Early Help teams, Social workers and other charity professionals.

To make a referral: https://visitfromthestork.co.uk/stork-support-make-a-referral/

Stork Support is our core service, giving free and low cost vital baby and household essentials to the most vulnerable families such as those fleeing DV, living in temporary accommodation, living on extremely low incomes and those with poor mental health.

We make sure parents don’t have to choose between clothing and feeding their children and paying their bills, by giving them peace of mind with the provision of baby essentials, exactly when they need them. 

We now operate collection hubs for most of our clients, where families can access wraparound support when they go to collect their items (nappies, wipes, toiletries and vouchers for baby food such as first stage infant formula). 

Our Moston hub is in partnership with the Outreach team at Moston Sure Start centre on Adrian Street. The outreach team meet and greet our clients on a Thursday morning from 9.30-12.30 and can offer tailored wraparound support, as well as other sessions such as Stay and Play at their centre.

How to access:

We take referrals from professionals in the NHS and local authorities such as Midwives, Health Visitors, Outreach workers, Early Help teams, Social workers and other charity professionals.

To make a referral: https://visitfromthestork.co.uk/stork-support-make-a-referral/

Stork Support is our core service, giving free and low cost vital baby and household essentials to the most vulnerable families such as those fleeing DV, living in temporary accommodation, living on extremely low incomes and those with poor mental health.

We make sure parents don’t have to choose between clothing and feeding their children and paying their bills, by giving them peace of mind with the provision of baby essentials, exactly when they need them. 

We now operate collection hubs for most of our clients, where families can access wraparound support when they go to collect their items (nappies, wipes, toiletries and vouchers for baby food such as first stage infant formula). 

Our Salford hub is operated by ourselves; our collection day is a Thursday morning during our coffee morning session 10.30-12.30. We offer wraparound support such as filling in forms, signposting to other organisations and food support as well as being able to provide other items such as discounted or free equipment, toys or clothes if we have them in stock.

How to access:

We take referrals from professionals in the NHS and local authorities such as Midwives, Health Visitors, Outreach workers, Early Help teams, Social workers and other charity professionals.

To make a referral: https://visitfromthestork.co.uk/stork-support-make-a-referral/

Boost your knowledge, confidence and skills through a short employability course with Stork Boost! Stork Boost is a short 5 week course aimed at helping parents make a change.

If you want to rediscover your identity after having children, boost your confidence, skills and knowledge and meet new friends, come and explore the possibilities of managing benefits, work and parenthood with us! 

The course includes personalised, 1:1 support from our course leader Claire.

Course Overview:

• Building confidence and breaking down barriers to work
• Managing benefits (UC) and personal finances

• CV and interview skills
• Job searching and applications
• Next steps - working with partner organisations and arranging 1:1 support

How to access:

To make a referral: https://visitfromthestork.co.uk/stork-support-make-a-referral/