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 cycled the John Muir way. Over 3 days I traversed central Scotland coast to coast, off road, in 134 miles in questionable weather! 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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£3511 of £3500 raised.
CONTRIBUTIONS SO FAR
Below are some of the most recent contributors to this fund.
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David McGrory donated £20.00
Amazing achievement Team Middleton! 💪💪 what an experience for you Alexander enjoy every moment of your trip! Look forward to hearing all about it! Lol The McGrorys xxxx
Derek Grant donated £20.00
Well done Ali & Stuart!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 from Nathan & Derek
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Rhiannon Dickey donated £40.00
Goodluck!!!
James Wheaton donated £50.00
Bit late doing this but well done boys!
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Ross Middleton donated £100.00
Very proud of you Alexander
Angus Forbes donated to this page.
Good luck boys! Angus forbes
J Gillespie donated £25.00
Congratulations Alexander (and Stuart!). The Gillespies
Audrey McIntosh donated £30.00
Fantastic Well done
Graham Stirling donated £35.00
Great cause and best of luck. All the best, Graham & Tessa
Ben Thomas donated £35.00
Well done Alexander (and Stuart!)) The Thomas's
Graham Mcgee donated to this page.
Hope you’ve a gel saddle! Best of luck to you.
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Stuck in Ali
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Good luck lads! 💪 👏
Anita McCloy donated £25.00
Such a great thing to do. Well done. Anita & Paul
David Thomson donated £25.00
Good luck lads 👍
Nicola Wilson donated £20.00
Just keep smiling (and pedalling) Ali & Stuart. You can do it!
Andrew Taylor donated £50.00
Good luck.
Brian Kelly donated £20.00
All the best on the ride Ali and Stuart- Noah and Brian.
Matthew Lewry donated £20.00
Good luck on your bouncy bikes boys!
Neil Slater donated £20.00
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Good luck lads
Suzanne Stalker donated to this page.
Good luck guys! ❤️❤️
Sharon Bravey donated £20.00
Good luck! Just keep pedalling!
Jenny Erwin donated to this page.
Go on the lads!
Mrs SA Craig donated £20.00
Well done with your fundraising. You will have the most incredible experience through this opportunity. S☺️
Ninon Ferguson donated £100.00
What an incredible cause! Good luck with your challenge and have the best of time in Tanzania! What an amazing opportunity xx
Stuart Middleton donated to this page.
Good luck with your cycle run.
MELLON donated £10.00
Great effort, good luck!
Meghan O’Neil donated £10.00
Good luck!!
heather clinton donated £20.00
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heather clinton donated £20.00
Sounds epic & amazing! Good luck and look after the old dude x
Hannah Utting donated £10.00
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Alison Payne donated £25.00
Good luck Ali! From the Paynes
Lisa Lewry donated £20.00
Good luck !
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From Uncle Stewart
Sharon Riddell donated £50.00
Best of luck for cycle Ali 🍀🤞🏻🚴
KEVIN MCCULLOCH donated £10.00
All the best Ali, Kyle and Kev
Catherine Todd donated £20.00
Amazing adventure hope the cycle goes well love Cath, Brian, Rachel & Kieran xx
Marshall Middleton donated to this page.
Have a great time during both the cycle and the bricklaying! Please look after the 'old fellow'. Grumps
Paul Harrington donated £20.00
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
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liam ross donated £50.00
All the best Ali, have a blast in Tanzania.
JAYNE BROWN donated to this page.
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
Love Arline & Richard. Good luck for the whole enterprise.
D Conway donated £30.00
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
Well done, Ali. Have a great ride and hope Tanzania is amazing!
Scott Feenie donated £20.00
Good luck Pal👌
Nadine Turnbull donated £20.00
Well done Ali 👏🏻
Olunifemi Franklin donated £20.00
All the Best Ali
MISS I Thomas donated to this page.
Good Luck to you both!
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J ROUSE donated £50.00
Good luck Ali. Hope your Dad doesn’t slow you down too much
Lauryn Pitchell donated to this page.
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V. Middleton donated to this page.
Look after your aging dad, Ali! Love, Nana
MAGDA FARLEY donated £50.00
Good luck Alexander! Great experience and fabulous cause. Lots of love David, Magda and Eva xxx
Mary Dunne donated £50.00
Well done Ali with the fundraising so far!
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