Whiteleys Retreat

Whiteleys Retreat Scottish charity providing free respite breaks for children & their families with cancer or illness. Scottish Charity Registration Number - SC047040

Whiteleys Retreat is an Ayrshire based charity, located within a 30 acre estate in Alloway. The charity provides vital respite through therapeutic breaks and extended support for children, young people and their families with cancer or a life altering illness.

๐Ÿ’› Family Feedback ๐Ÿ’› These are the special times when we provide respite to young children and their families battling th...
19/06/2026

๐Ÿ’› Family Feedback ๐Ÿ’›

These are the special times when we provide respite to young children and their families battling through their cancer diagnosis and journey and then we are privileged to witness them having fun and enjoying life - exactly what children should be doing at this age. Not only one child/daughter but both in this local family. Can you imagine how tough this is/was for the parents? Strength and love to you both Lynne and Ryan. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

โ€œThank you so much for another relaxing week in our home away from home, as the girls like to say. We spent the sunny days outside playing and visiting Jigsaw the pony and the alpacas, and rainy days inside, cosy in the cottage. ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’›

To Maxine, Susan and the whole team at Whiteleys, thank you for everything you do to make these stays so special. Right from the start of the girls treatment to now, 3 years later, these breaks are very much needed. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

Riley is now a year cancer treatment free & Georgie is due to ring the bell this summer. Even through the hard times, we look back with fond memories made here, and we can't thank you enough. Whiteleys will always have a special place in our hearts.

Much love Lynne, Ryan, Riley & Georgie xโ€

Our superstars Katie and Denise are having fun at Holmston Primary's summer fayre. Thank you ladies for attending and ho...
19/06/2026

Our superstars Katie and Denise are having fun at Holmston Primary's summer fayre. Thank you ladies for attending and hope lots of people stop and chat to you.๐Ÿฅฐ

A very exciting day in the calendar for children and their families across Ayrshire. If you could support in any way ple...
18/06/2026

A very exciting day in the calendar for children and their families across Ayrshire. If you could support in any way please get in touch. All donations are hugely appreciated. Ayr Taxi Day Out use funds raised to pay for all family entries to the zoo and all funds remaining are donated to Whiteleys. South Ayrshire Carers also get to enjoy the day. Happy days ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆ’๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฆ“

It was lovely to assist Nigel and Jude in accessing Ayr beach yesterday. Thanks to Whiteleys team member, Sharon for wel...
18/06/2026

It was lovely to assist Nigel and Jude in accessing Ayr beach yesterday. Thanks to Whiteleys team member, Sharon for welcoming them and arranging the chair. โญ๏ธ

A few kind words from Nigel:

โ€œDear Maxine,
Thank you so much for the quick and friendly beach wheelchair loan. It was so much easier to get ourselves down the beach and we were able to have a wonderful quick dip and Jude ticked another of her 'bucket list' items and sat on a paddleboard for a quick fight with the waves.

Kind Regards,
Nigel and Jude โ€œ

๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ โšฝ๏ธ Thistle Help
16/06/2026

๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ โšฝ๏ธ Thistle Help

We are delighted to have Lisaโ€™s ChildcAyr support us for the 4th consecutive year. Childminder Lisa has organised a year...
16/06/2026

We are delighted to have Lisaโ€™s ChildcAyr support us for the 4th consecutive year. Childminder Lisa has organised a yearly fundraiser for Whiteleys and encourages all the children to get involved in lots of actives from obstacle courses, mindful scavenger hunts, workouts to water fights. Not only raising an incredible amount of money but also educating the children about fitness and wellbeing in fun ways.
Thank you to you all and good luck for this year's challenges. ๐Ÿฅฐ Lisaโ€™s ChildcAyr

15/06/2026

One day. One challenge. One Mighty Stride for good ๐Ÿ’ช

From Holyrood Park to Murrayfield Stadium, donโ€™t miss out!

Sign up now ๐Ÿ‘‰ thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/edinburgh

Our Beach Hub will be open Wednesday and Thursday this week between 10-3pm. No bookings required. Free hire. ๐ŸŒž
15/06/2026

Our Beach Hub will be open Wednesday and Thursday this week between 10-3pm. No bookings required. Free hire. ๐ŸŒž

Some stories stay with you.As we approach another transplant โ€œbirthdayโ€, this parent shared what Whiteleys meant to thei...
12/06/2026

Some stories stay with you.

As we approach another transplant โ€œbirthdayโ€, this parent shared what Whiteleys meant to their family during one of the most challenging times of their lives.

When treatment, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a stem cell transplant became their reality, Whiteleys and Crofthead provided a place to step away from it all โ€” a place of peace, safety and respite.

Reading words like these reminds us why Whiteleys exists.

To this family, and to every family who has trusted us during difficult times, thank you for sharing your journey with us. ๐Ÿ’›

12/06/2026

Weโ€™re urgently needing the following items as our boxes are empty and we need these clothes to make up referral packs.

Age 2-3 girl clothes
Age 3-4 girl clothes
Age 5-6 boy clothes

If you have any of these items, weโ€™d love to hear from you.

Please drop your items into our Distribution Centre, 11 Hill Street, Kilmarnock. KA3 1HA.

Open: Mon- Thu: 9am- 4.30pm & Fri: 9am-2pm

Please share our post. Many thanks!

Address

Whiteleys Farm, By Alloway
Ayr
KA74EG

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