Cycling the John Muir Way for the Vine Trust

A word from the Vine Trust...

Alexander is fundraising in aid of their Vine Trust School Expedition to Tanzania. Vine Trust School Expeditions are an opportunity for students to make a real and lasting difference to Tanzanian communities living in poverty. Working closely with our in-country partners, volunteers construct individual family homes for some of the world's most vulnerable people - providing shelter, security and hope, and empowering communities to achieve a brighter future.

Donations made through this page will contribute towards the cost of Alexander's expedition, including international flights, accommodation, food, in-country transport, and the purchase of construction materials and resources. Any additional funds raised will go towards future Vine Trust construction projects and the development of Vine Trust's programmes.

Many thanks for supporting Vine Trust – together we are helping to support vulnerable communities through effective and sustainable development.

Please note: Vine Trust does not accept responsibility for the fundraising activities of persons fundraising in aid of their expedition or the Trust. Any views expressed on this page are solely those of the named fundraiser and/or their donors, not Vine Trust.

Fundraising Activity

I am raising money to travel to Tanzania and support the Vine Trust, an international development charity that works in Tanzanian to implement construction projects in isolated and vulnerable communities on Lake Victoria. The Vine Trust coordinates building expeditions, allowing volunteers to actively participate in construction activities under the mentorship of local builders

How I'm raising money

In Easter 2026, I will be cycling the John Muir way. Over 3 days I will be traversing central Scotland coast to coast, off road, in 134 miles. The route links Helensburgh in the west with Dunbar in the east (birthplace of America's 'father of national parks' John Muir).

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CONTRIBUTIONS SO FAR

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  • MELLON donated £10.00
    27th Feb, 2026

    Great effort, good luck!

  • Meghan O’Neil donated £10.00
    27th Feb, 2026

    Good luck!!

  • heather clinton donated £20.00
    24th Feb, 2026

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  • heather clinton donated £20.00
    24th Feb, 2026

    Sounds epic & amazing! Good luck and look after the old dude x

  • Hannah Utting donated £10.00
    24th Feb, 2026

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  • Alison Payne donated £25.00
    23rd Feb, 2026

    Good luck Ali! From the Paynes

  • Lisa Lewry donated £20.00
    22nd Feb, 2026

    Good luck !

  • Anonymous donated to this page.
    22nd Feb, 2026

    From Uncle Stewart

  • Sharon Riddell donated £50.00
    20th Feb, 2026

    Best of luck for cycle Ali 🍀🤞🏻🚴

  • KEVIN MCCULLOCH donated £10.00
    20th Feb, 2026

    All the best Ali, Kyle and Kev

  • Catherine Todd donated £20.00
    19th Feb, 2026

    Amazing adventure hope the cycle goes well love Cath, Brian, Rachel & Kieran xx

  • Marshall Middleton donated to this page.
    19th Feb, 2026

    Have a great time during both the cycle and the bricklaying! Please look after the 'old fellow'. Grumps

  • Paul Harrington donated £20.00
    19th Feb, 2026

    In bocca al Lupo per tutto! Looking forward to hearing the updates, watch out for any dw**f fa**ots on the way!

  • Rhona Barclay donated £20.00
    18th Feb, 2026

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  • liam ross donated £50.00
    18th Feb, 2026

    All the best Ali, have a blast in Tanzania.

  • JAYNE BROWN donated to this page.
    18th Feb, 2026

    Wow, sounds like an incredible trip, hope you "enjoy" the ride at Easter. All the best, Andrew, Jayne, Thomas & Ella x

  • Arline Skinner donated £100.00
    18th Feb, 2026

    Love Arline & Richard. Good luck for the whole enterprise.

  • D Conway donated £30.00
    18th Feb, 2026

    This will be an epic achievement Ali, have fun and don’t let your Dad slow you down or get distracted by trains 😂 When the going gets tough just remember why you’re doing it 💪 We will be supporting you all the way!

  • Austin Gatens donated £20.00
    18th Feb, 2026

    Well done, Ali. Have a great ride and hope Tanzania is amazing!

  • Scott Feenie donated £20.00
    18th Feb, 2026

    Good luck Pal👌

  • Nadine Turnbull donated £20.00
    18th Feb, 2026

    Well done Ali 👏🏻

  • Olunifemi Franklin donated £20.00
    18th Feb, 2026

    All the Best Ali

  • MISS I Thomas donated to this page.
    18th Feb, 2026

    Good Luck to you both!

  • Anonymous donated £20.00
    18th Feb, 2026

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  • J ROUSE donated £50.00
    18th Feb, 2026

    Good luck Ali. Hope your Dad doesn’t slow you down too much

  • Lauryn Pitchell donated to this page.
    18th Feb, 2026

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  • V. Middleton donated to this page.
    18th Feb, 2026

    Look after your aging dad, Ali! Love, Nana

  • MAGDA FARLEY donated £50.00
    18th Feb, 2026

    Good luck Alexander! Great experience and fabulous cause. Lots of love David, Magda and Eva xxx

  • Mary Dunne donated £50.00
    18th Feb, 2026

    Well done Ali with the fundraising so far!

  • Anonymous donated £550.00
    18th Feb, 2026

    Sales from Ali's homemade jam & dog sitting services

  • donated £1.00
    23rd Jan, 2026

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