Kidney Kids Scotland was founded as a Charitable Trust in 2000 and is the ONLY Scottish Charity supporting children with renal/urology illness and their families. The main aim of the charity is to enable children to receive treatment as close to home as possible and minimize disruption to their family unit.

The charity works closely and relies on the expertise of consultants, medical and welfare personnel to identify where help is most needed. Kidney Kids Scotland supports hospitals all over Scotland by supplying them with much needed equipment and funding for posts recognised as being essential. Our main support goes to The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow as this is the centre of excellence for children with renal illness. It is the only hospital in Scotland to perform paediatric haemodiaysis and transplantation. Kidney Kids Scotland has supplied nearly EVERY haemodialysis machine used within this unit.

In addition our Trustees believe that no family should have to worry unduly over financial problems whilst also worrying about a sick child. We therefore do our utmost to support these families in any way we can – this can often be helping them with much needed financial assistance putting them in contact with another family with similar problems or just a listening ear.                                                    

Since the charity’s inception in July 2000 well over 2 million has been given directly towards the treatment of children in Scotland who suffer from renal/urology problems. Kidney failure has no cure and the only way to prolong life is by treating with dialysis or transplantation. This is a disease the child and their family have to learn to live with. These families come from all over Scotland.

Mission Statement

Kidney Kids Scotland exists to support children and young people living with kidney conditions across Scotland, and to provide practical, emotional, and financial assistance to their families. We work in partnership with healthcare professionals and communities to alleviate hardship, promote wellbeing, and ensure that every child affected by renal illness receives the care, dignity, and opportunities they deserve.

Vision Statement

We envision a Scotland where no child with a kidney condition feels isolated or unsupported. Our goal is to create a future in which all families affected by childhood renal illness have equitable access to resources, community, and compassionate care—regardless of geography or circumstance.

Core Values

Compassion
We place the needs and experiences of children and families at the heart of everything we do, responding with empathy, respect, and understanding.

Integrity
We act with transparency, accountability, and professionalism, upholding the trust placed in us by families, donors, and partners.

Equity
We are committed to promoting fairness, inclusion, and accessibility, ensuring that our support reaches all who need it.

Collaboration
We work constructively with families, healthcare providers, volunteers, and stakeholders to deliver meaningful and sustainable impact.

Support and Opportunity

We create spaces where children and families can connect with others who share similar experiences—so they feel understood, uplifted, and never alone. Through practical support and meaningful opportunities, we help build confidence, community, and hope.