School Expedition - Tanzania James Gillie

A word from the Vine Trust...

James 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 James'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 excited to be going to Tanzania with my school group and the Vine Trust. An important part of the trip is to help to build houses with the community and local builders. We will be providing materials as well as our time and enthusiasm. The fundraising will help support this project.

How I'm raising money

My friend Sam and I are cycling the length of Hadrian’s wall. I am baking and selling pretzels to order. I will also be taking part in a kilt walk in September. To prepare for our cycle we have been walking the Pentland hills and wild camping.

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CONTRIBUTIONS SO FAR

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  • J Wilson donated £50.00
    one Day ago

    Well done James! Jackie and Pete

  • Anonymous donated £50.00
    one Day ago

    Well done James! From grandad and Margaret

  • Claire Thompson donated £50.00
    12th Aug, 2026

    Well done James! Great achievement! Keith & Claire xx

  • Andrew Broomfield donated £50.00
    11th Aug, 2026

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  • Anonymous donated to this page.
    11th Aug, 2026

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  • Jacqueline Ledger donated to this page.
    11th Aug, 2026

    What a great challenge, well done boys.

  • A Allen donated £50.00
    11th Aug, 2026

    Good luck James, I bet your cycling your dad’s bike further than he does 🤣🤣

  • Iain Gillie donated £50.00
    10th Aug, 2026

    Good luck James!

  • Katherine Thomson donated £25.00
    10th Aug, 2026

    Good luck James! Kate & John

  • George Baxter donated £25.00
    10th Aug, 2026

    Good luck ! Enjoy your adventure. Uncle George & Auntie Lorraine XX

  • (Offline Donation) donated £300.00
    10th Aug, 2026

    deposit

  • Beverley Thompson donated to this page.
    9th Aug, 2026

    What a fantastic challenge! Enjoy every minute x

  • Alan Dunmur donated to this page.
    9th Aug, 2026

    Good luck James - only walking and not cycling in your kilt though?!

  • Cathleen Baldwin donated £50.00
    9th Aug, 2026

    Good luck chaps, I hope the weather will be kind to you!

  • Anonymous donated £75.00
    8th Aug, 2026

    Gardening and extra pretzels

  • A Beaglehole donated £75.00
    7th Aug, 2026

    Funds from 4th pretzel bake

  • Nigel Colgan donated to this page.
    7th Jul, 2026

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  • A Beaglehole donated £175.00
    6th Jul, 2026

    Funds from your first three pretzel bakes