Welcome to River Kids

Bridging the gap for disadvantaged young people and families in the West Lothian community.

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How you can help

<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Donate

You can help us by donating financially or providing toys.

<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Fundraise

Organise or participate in fundraising events.

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<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Volunteer

Join us in making a difference, your support is invaluable.

Our vision

At River Kids, we believe that no child should go without.


That’s why we enable positive change for disadvantaged children and their families by providing them with essential goods, clothing and toys, access to financial support through small grants and  help with finding employment through volunteering and work placements.


Our dedicated team members and volunteers work closely with support and social care services to raise standards of living, alleviate stress and provide opportunities for the young people of West Lothian to thrive.

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Achievements in the past year

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<span data-metadata=""><span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">£129,800

worth of items provided

A family

<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">780

families helped

<span data-metadata="">3600

volunteer hours

Donated goods

<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">4,000

items of clothing in 400 boxes

What our community says

Sharron - Women’s Aid

I cannot praise enough the support River Kids provides my clients.  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.

<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Jerri - Families Together

Just a wee note to thank River Kids for helping support a family I work with.  The family had limited toys and River Kids have been great in helping provide some.  From the quick response to the enquiry, to sorting bundles of toys for the various ages of the children, to offering additional resources like storage units.  All of this has been very much appreciated from both me and the family.

<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Margaret - Families Together

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

Our partners

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