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The Costs Involved

The capital campaign to preserve and enhance Abbotsford House  and estate of international significance.  The total project costs have been budgeted at £11.4 million and are summarised below.

We will also be establishing an Endowment Fund of £3 million to help safeguard the house and estate for the long term, beyond the lifetime of the capital campaign.  This endowment will ensure that Abbotsford will not have to seek further funding from public and other bodies.

A more detailed breakdown can be provided upon request.
CostsAmount
Total Project Costs£11,402,948
Historic House Capital Works£6,702,710
Visitor Reception Building Capital Works£2,823,811
Grounds and Gardens£1,576,427
Education Centre£300,000
Income Pledged and Approved
Amount
Total Income Pledged and Approved£9,165,000
HLF Round 2 Grant (Secured)£4,850,000
Scottish Borders Council (Secured)£1,500,000
Scottish Government and Historic Scotland (Secured)£1,800,000
Scottish Enterprise (Secured
£650,000
Private Donations£365,000
Current Capital Funding Shortfall£2,237,948
Target for the Endowment Fund£3,000,000
Overall Campaign Shortfall
£5,237,948

As can be seen, the campaign to save Abbotsford has already attracted a huge amount of support from the public sector, but we now need the help of individuals, companies and grant-giving trusts to make up the funding shortfall of £5,237,948