Support Us
Why We Need Your Support
Every year we incur costs of insurance; storage; bike repair, maintenance and accessories; affiliations; training; and transportation. We also need to replace our tandems periodically.
Covering our costs means that everyone rides with us at no cost. This reduces barriers to participation and improves accessibility.​​​​​
“VIE Velo is an amazing charity that makes a real difference to people. I know every penny is important and it gives me huge happiness that my regular donation helps.”
Ewan,
VIE Velo supporter
“The RS Macdonald Charitable Trust knows how important it is to get out, stay active and meet others, even when there are setbacks in your health. Funding the initial VIE Velo tandem fleet and recently, two e-tandems, was a great move for us. We are delighted to hear such positive outcomes for people with sight loss having a renewed sense of adventure as a result of using the bikes.”
Rachel Campbell, Director, RS Macdonald Charitable Trust
What We Give You Back
The satisfaction of supporting a local community that is using your money responsibly to visibly enrich and change lives.​​​​​​​
Alignment with our life affirming stories of:
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Enabling disabled people
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Community
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Health
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Participating in sport & exercise
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Low carbon leisure
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Organisations
We are a charity registered in Scotland. We have a Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) account.
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If you give grants to charities like ours, please contact us and encourage our application. Grants have enabled us to acquire and maintain our fleet of tandems.
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If you sponsor or make donations to local charities, please connect and let's talk.​
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Our Main Funders And Partners
“Cycle Law Scotland has been delighted to play a part in supporting VIE Velo over the years, empowering riders to overcome their visual impairment and experience the freedom of the open road.”
Rod Mitchell,
Marketing and Business Development Director,
Cycle Law Scotland
“VIE Velo is a most worthwhile charity run very well by enthusiastic, committed and friendly volunteers. My visually impaired daughter's confidence has grown and her fitness levels have improved since she became a member. The enjoyment that she and her fellow cyclists get from the frequent and varied rides is clear to see. I am very happy to support this wonderful charity.”
Jean,
VIE Velo supporter
