A word from the Vine Trust...
Jake 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 Jake'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 found out in summer 2025 that I have the amazing opportunity to travel to Tanzania on an expedition with Earlston High School and Vine Trust. During the fortnight away we will be doing a variety of activities, including building a house for a family affected by HIV/AIDS. We are staying in Moshi, a town near the base of Mt Kilimanjaro, during our expedition and aim to go round the town meeting and supporting local families. I’m keen to be a part of this trip as I think it’ll be an important experience for me as a teenager in school to experience a new culture and life outside of Scotland, but also I am excited for the challenge of fundraising the money and earning my trip. I am responsible to make £3,500 before my trip to cover flights and accommodation and any contribution no matter how big will make a huge difference to help me achieve this goal and make a difference.
How I'm raising money
Over the course of the next year and couple months I will be doing a variety of different activities ranging from physical challenges to bakesales and quiz nights. I plan in June to do a sponsored walk with two of my friends. Our goal is across the three of us to climb the Eildon North Hill until we reach the equivalent prominence from base to peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, where we will be staying on our trip. This comes to a total of 4,900 metres, which is 46 times spread across the three of us! I will also go round my local town selling my baking and offering services such as cleaning people’s driveways.
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£2180 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
Good luck Jake! What an amazing experience for you. Enjoy!! Can’t wait to hear all about it! lol The McGrorys xx ps will there be any baking available in the summer 😉
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Claire Anson donated £10.00
A little extra top up from Fiona (mum’s colleague)
Claire Anson donated £20.00
From mum’s colleague Becca
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Ruth Green donated £25.00
Your trip sounds amazing, I’m sure it will be life changing for you and those you will be helping, enjoy!
Sophie Harrod donated to this page.
What a great experience!
Alison Stephen donated to this page.
Good luck Jake with your fundraising. A worthwhile project & one you will gain much from. Best wishes George & Alison
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Jenny Erwin donated £10.00
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DEBBIE Aikman donated £15.00
Best of luck Jake! Well done on your magic efforts so far. Debbie
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What an amazing opportunity! Enjoy your adventure Jake.
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Lauren Thomson donated £20.00
Good luck Jake
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Fiona Graham donated £20.00
Important work that changes lives. Well done!
Sally Wray donated £10.00
Good luck with your fund raising Jake. It sounds like it will be a fantastic and worthwhile experience.
jane Sutherland donated £20.00
Have a fantastic experience Jake. Well done in your achievements
Julie West donated £10.00
This sounds amazing Jake good luck with your fund raising x
Claire Anson donated £20.00
All the best to you Jake. Sandra Burton (mums work mate!)
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Enjoy your adventure Jake from Lewis Hamilton
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S E Kirkman donated £25.00
Fantastic project Jake- and your baking is brilliant too
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Anonymous donated £100.00
What an experience this is going to be Jake. Well done with your fund raising efforts so far. Love Grandma and Papa xx
Caroline Barr donated £100.00
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Claire Anson donated £200.00
Enjoy every minute of your adventure Jake, so proud of all the hard work you are putting in to raise funds for this amazing experience. Tanzania is a very special place, you will love it! Love mum xxx
Peter Anson donated £50.00
Good on you Jake. This is our first donation. More to come. Luv G & Gx
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Master E S Williams donated £0.67
You've got this Jake
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katie felton donated £21.00
Amazing experience. Good for you! Good luck with the challenges in the lead up to this. Katie, Jamie, Ailsa and Seb.
Hannah Barr donated £20.00
What a fantastic experience for a great cause. Well done Jake!
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