Welcome to River Kids

"...supporting disadvantaged children and their families in west lothian and the wider community"

Welcome to River Kids

"...supporting disadvantaged children and their families in west lothian and the wider community"

Our Vision


To support disadvantaged children and their respective families in West Lothian and the wider community.  River Kids will achieve this by providing those disadvantaged children with opportunities to reach their full potential.  This will be through educational, financial and emotional support.

Our Vision

To support disadvantaged children and their respective families in West Lothian and the wider community.  River Kids will achieve this by providing those disadvantaged children with opportunities to reach their full potential.  This will be through educational, financial and emotional support.

Who We Are

River Kids are based in Livingston and was founded in October 2005 by Wendy Simpson and Donny Hughes.  Both believed that West Lothian needed a charity which focused on benefitting local children and children’s groups.

River Kids has been helping children and their families for the last 15 years (2020 is our 15th Birthday!).

Here at River Kids we believe that no child should go without, and this is reflected in our new Vision.  River Kids also runs the West Lothian Toy Appeal, which is now an all-year-round event (previously only being a Christmas event).

Who We Are

River Kids are based in Livingston and was founded in October 2005 by Wendy Simpson and Donny Hughes.  Both believed that West Lothian needed a charity which focused on benefitting local children and children’s groups.

River Kids has been helping children and their families for the last 15 years (2020 is our 15th Birthday!).

Here at River Kids we believe that no child should go without, and this is reflected in our new Vision.  River Kids also runs the West Lothian Toy Appeal, which is now an all-year-round event (previously only being a Christmas event).

What We Do

01.

— provide employment opportunities

We will provide children with volunteering and employment opportunities to ensure they have the best start in life…

02.

— provide financial support via grants

We will provide children with financial support (grants) to ensure they are not excluded from extra curricular events…

03.

— deliver the West Lothian Toy Appeal

We will provide toys throughout the year to children to ensure they do not go without on their birthday or at Christmas… 

04.

— provide a safe place for those in need

We will provide those who need it a safe place to come and get the support that they may need…

What We Do

01.

— provide employment opportunities

We will provide children with volunteering and employment opportunities to ensure they have the best start in life…

02.

— provide financial support via grants

We will provide children with financial support (grants) to ensure they are not excluded from extra curricular events…

03.

— deliver the West Lothian Toy Appeal

We will provide toys throughout the year to children to ensure they do not go without on their birthday or at Christmas… 

04.

— provide a safe place for those in need

We will provide those who need it a safe place to come and get the support that they may need…

Testimonials

Sharron - Woman's Aid

I cannot praise the support that River Kids provides my clients with enough.  Over the past 12 months I have accessed clothing, furniture, baby goods  and toys for the vulnerable group I work with.  The items have always been well received and in excellent condition.  Nothing is too much for the staff and they will always go above and beyond to provide much needed items for people.

Margaret - Families Together

I would always recommend an email or telephone call to River Kids when looking for any items whether this is toys, clothes, outdoor items for children, household goods etc.  My families have always been appreciative of the quality and service they have been given when sourcing additional goods for their family.  The staff are helpful and will always do their best to provide whatever you are looking for.

Jerri - Families Together

Just a wee note to say thank you River Kids for helping support a family.  The family had limited toys and River Kids have been great in helping provide some for the family.  From the quick response to the enquiry, putting bundles of toys together for the various ages of the children to offering additional resource such as storage units.  All of which has been very much appreciated from both myself and the family

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Testimonials

Sharron - Woman's Aid

I cannot praise the support that River Kids provides my clients with enough.  Over the past 12 months I have accessed clothing, furniture, baby goods  and toys for the vulnerable group I work with.  The items have always been well received and in excellent condition.  Nothing is too much for the staff and they will always go above and beyond to provide much needed items for people.

Margaret - Families Together

I would always recommend an email or telephone call to River Kids when looking for any items whether this is toys, clothes, outdoor items for children, household goods etc.  My families have always been appreciative of the quality and service they have been given when sourcing additional goods for their family.  The staff are helpful and will always do their best to provide whatever you are looking for.

Jerri - Families Together

Just a wee note to say thank you River Kids for helping support a family.  The family had limited toys and River Kids have been great in helping provide some for the family.  From the quick response to the enquiry, putting bundles of toys together for the various ages of the children to offering additional resource such as storage units.  All of which has been very much appreciated from both myself and the family

Name

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