Enable change for children in West Lothian

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At River Kids, we believe that no child should go without. That’s why we enable positive change for disadvantaged children and their families in West Lothian.

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

 

 

Our Campaigns

Toys: We run the West Lothian Toy Appeal all year round to ensure no child goes without on their birthday or at Christmas.

Read more here.

Clothes: People can be referred to a 7-day essential pack, for example, if they have had to flee from domestic violence.

7 tops, 7 pairs of trousers, jumpers, PJs, etc. A value of £40 can be put on this pack, or if it were all new, £157.

Beds: £200 funds a new bed for a family in need.

Nutrition: We run health food programmes in 10 schools, all in areas of multiple deprivation.

Here is an example. £3,000 of funding supports one local primary school in providing each child with a health snack every day during their ‘snack and chat’ session. This has been proven to have a positive impact on attendance and attainment.

Extra Curricular Activities: Many families can hit a point where they cannot send their children to activities such as football or Brownies. Activities like this provide a valuable opportunity for children to develop new skills, and they can often raise aspirations and broaden horizons.

£300 a year can pay for a child’s extracurricular activities.

Funding for Schools Camps: We fund children's places for school camps on an application basis and also fund some outdoor education for schools. Both can be life-changing; some children have never left the county, and outdoor education has been proven to improve attainment.

Items you can donate:

• Clothes
• Toys
• Essential household items
• Dining sets
• Bedding

 

 

River Kids is strengthened by partnerships with businesses, organisations and the wider community to ensure we deliver the right help to children and their families.

Your donation or contribution would make a huge difference to a child's life in West Lothian.