2B Scientific Support River Kids

Recently 2B Scientific learned of the work of River Kids and were keen to support their efforts as part of their ongoing collaboration with The University of Edinburgh to deliver social impact across our region.  

Their CSO Farjad Ahmaed told us why they were keen to get involved.
"We became aware of River Kids and the ESESCommunities portal through our ongoing collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, who brought the organisation to our attention and highlighted the opportunity to support the local community.
As a business we work closely with universities and research institutions across the UK and we believe that being a responsible company means giving something back to the communities around us. When we heard about the work River Kids are doing to support children and families in West Lothian, particularly around providing essential clothing to young people in vulnerable situations, we felt compelled to get involved. The scale of the need was clear and it felt like exactly the kind of cause we wanted to stand behind." 

 

The charity is perhaps best known for managing the West Lothian Toy Appeal, a year-round campaign that ensures children in the region receive gifts for their birthdays and at Christmas. They act as a vital safety net for disadvantaged families by providing a wide range of tangible resources, including new and pre-loved clothing, shoes, bedding, and essential household items like beds. 

Beyond providing material goods, River Kids is deeply involved in local education and well-being; they fund healthy snack programmes in schools within areas of high deprivation and provide grants to help children participate in extracurricular activities and school camps. By working closely with a network of referral agencies such as health visitors and social workers, River Kids provides a rapid, compassionate response that helps alleviate the stress of poverty and improves the long-term prospects of young people across the county. 

 

Over the last year they have seen a huge rise in demand for essential clothing packs for young people who are fleeing difficult home or unsafe situations. The packs provide essential items for 7 days including tops, trousers, jumpers and pyjamas.  

1in 2025 450 weekly packs were distributed to those in need, so support from businesses like 2B Scientific is essential to help continue supporting the community in need.