Right now, over four million women, girls, and people who menstruate in the UK are living in period poverty. Something as fundamental as a period becomes a monthly struggle — not a natural part of life.
At Riley, we believe access to safe, high-performing period care is a basic need. And we’re fighting to make it non-negotiable.
For too many, a period means choosing between products and food, missing school or work, or using makeshift alternatives like toilet roll. We’re breaking that cycle — the shame, the silence, and the systemic barriers that keep menstruation overlooked.
women and girls currently don't have the things they need to manage their periods safely, hygienically and free from embarrassment.
(48%) of young women reported feeling shame and embarrassment about their period.
women and girls currently don't have the things they need to manage their periods safely, hygienically and free from embarrassment.
From day one, Riley has been committed to making a measurable difference. We know we can’t change the world overnight — but we can change it one person, one school, one workplace at a time.
Since 2020 we’ve reached:
As a B Corp, sustainability isn’t a buzzword — it’s a responsibility. Every decision we make considers the health of people and the planet.
We measure all emissions across our operations and supply chain every year and offset the equivalent. Our full carbon footprint has been calculated using the internationally recognised Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, ensuring complete transparency and accountability.
But offsetting isn’t the goal — reduction is. Our commitment is to continuously improve our climate impact year after year.
In 2025, Riley took a major step towards reducing packaging waste by transitioning from polyethylene (PE) pouches to FSC-certified boxes for our D2C customers. By choosing FSC-certified boxes, we’re supporting sustainable forestry practices and significantly lowering our environmental footprint.
This change eliminates non-recyclable plastic from our packaging and replaces it with responsibly sourced, fully recyclable materials
Paper-based packaging has the highest recycling rate in Europe, reaching 83.1%.
Cardboard and paper are recycled at far higher rates than plastic packaging at 41%, helping more material stay in circulation and out of landfill.
Change doesn't happen alone. That's why Riley partners with incredible organisations on the ground who are fighting for menstrual equity every day to end period poverty. Together, we've already donated 126,000+ period products and delivered life-changing education programs.
Impact highlight: 10,000+ students educated so far
Impact highlight: Providing essential period products to homeless services, Direct Provision centres, and women’s refuges across Ireland.
Discover the real impact your support has made this year. Our 2025 Impact Report celebrates the progress we’ve driven together, from expanding access to clean, high-performing period care to advancing menstrual equality across workplaces, schools, and communities.
Download the report to explore the milestones and the meaningful change powered by every purchase.
Riley is built by its supporters. Without you there'd be no Riley. Every time you make a purchase with us, you're helping fund our donation schemes, education, and advocacy work. But if you'd like to support our mission directly, you can make a donation below.
Our mission is to power women’s potential through better menstrual wellbeing.
We create clean, conscious, high-quality products that prioritise your health and the planet, so you can feel and perform at your best every day of the month.
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