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Abbotsford, like many other visitor attractions, has been severely impacted by the Covid pandemic and cost of living crisis. Although free visits to Abbotsford’s estate remain at record levels, paying visits to the house have not fully recovering to pre-pandemic figures. At the same time, unprecedented inflation and recent government policy changes have increased employment costs and driven up running costs for the Trust.
The costs of caring for Scott’s historic library and ancient artifacts, a historic house and gardens, offering school and community programmes, and maintaining a free to visit estate for the benefit of the local community is expensive, but very worthwhile. The Trust has always fundraised to cover a gap between running costs and income from customers.
Unfortunately, the gap between running costs and income from paying visitors in 2024 proved too great to cover from fundraising alone Abbotsford has faced its challenges through the years, and every time it has been the support of friends and community which has seen it through. Every coffee enjoyed, every gift bought, every parking ticket paid helps to support the charity. If you have not visited for a while, come when the house and gardens reopen on 1st March. Buy a ticket and you can visit free for the rest of the year, enjoying ever changing gardens, our newly restored glasshouse, and fascinating displays in the house and free exhibition. Families will love exploring Witch Corner. Look out for our annual passes, including our Friends membership.
Or you can simply donate through our website. Abbotsford belongs to all of us, together we can ensure it remains a flourishing and fascinating place we can all be proud of.
If you are able to consider it you can help safeguard Scott’s Abbotsford for future generations, you can make a donation online by using the DONATE button at the top of the page.
Or you can donate by text* (SMS) if you prefer:
To donate £3, text SCOTT262 to 70331
To donate £5, text SCOTT262 to 70970
To donate £10, text SCOTT262 to 70191
Thank you for your support, it is very much appreciated
Fundraising, payments and donations will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme, operating as DONATE, a charity registered in England and Wales (1149800) and Scotland (SC045106). In addition to any text donation, you will incur your standard network message charge (based on your service provider rates). For Terms & Conditions, see www.easydonate.org
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Kate
Just read news report regarding Abbotsford Trust funds, I dont have much but I'm also thinking every donation helps. Such a beautiful place, such wonderful people and if just some locals could donate 15 pounds then it will make a difference? Keep up the good work, Abbotsford has always been a sanctuary for me.
Holly the Elf ♡