The Coast 2 Coast cyclists are back out on the road again this year on the 31st May 2024, cycling 225 miles from Dumfries to Aberdeen through stunning Scottish countryside, all in aid of raising money for charity. Please give generously as all money raised will go directly to the charities, along with employee matching (so every £1 donated is £2 for the charity!), and don't forget to Gift Aid it if you are eligible.

Raising money for the River Garden project as part of the Independence from Drugs & Alcohol charity.

It is completely unique in the UK in its approach to fighting addiction to drugs and alcohol and given that Scotland has the highest death rate to drugs per capita in Europe, it is vital that it succeeds.

Traditional rehabilitation is expensive, costing ~£1,000 per week and has a success rate of around 30%.

River garden follows a rehabilitation model that is free at the point of service with a success rate of 73%, achieved through multiple years living and working as part of a community.

River Garden Wood is a place where residents of the community will be introduced to woodworking and will be able to produce goods. Where residents show aptitude and interest they will be supported to study for a SVQ in joinery, to prepare them with skills once they leave River Garden. The money raised will provide two shipping containers fitted with kilns and controls to support the start up of river garden wood.