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.
| Costs | Amount |
| 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
