25 August 2016

Edinburgh MBAs recently lent a hand to children's charity RiverKids, sorting toys for disadvantaged young people and helping out at its HQ.

Founded in 2005, the RiverKids trust gives toys, clothing and school equipment to underprivileged kids in West Lothian, as well as providing new specially-adapted bikes to disabled children.

It also raised £50,000 in donations to build a play area at St. John’s hospital, in collaboration with the Sick Kids Friends Foundation.

Challenged to show leadership and give back to the local community, the MBAs approached RiverKids to demonstrate how Edinburgh’s programme can have an impact outside the classroom.

The group’s efforts also build on the School’s ongoing support for RiverKids’ fundraising partner, the STV Children’s Appeal.

Wendy Simpson, RiverKids Charity Coordinator, said:

"We were really impressed with the commitment and creativity the Edinburgh MBA’s demonstrated in helping us. Leadership isn’t just the preserve of big business, but it can equally be applied to benefit the lives of people in real communities."

Full-time MBA student Jess Webb said:

"Short-term, we could help sort the toys and tidy up onsite to improve the workspace at Livingston, but we also saw an opportunity to impart marketing knowledge to make a real, long-term difference to RiverKids."