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A
fundraising campaign was launched in July 1998 which enabled Blackwell
to be purchased by the Lakeland Arts Trust (Charity No. 526980)
on 26 February 1999 for £750,000.
On
15 July 1999 an award of £2,252,000 was made by the Heritage Lottery
Fund towards the cost of the project.
The
Trust has spent an additional £500,000 on design, project work and
fees.
There
are now two areas where the Trust needs to build up funds:
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A Purchase Fund is being built up for acquisitions. We have already
purchased a Baillie Scott oak Manxman piano and two pieces from
the Keswick School of Industrial Art, a copper coffee pot and
a silver plated cream jug.
- The
Endowment Fund provides operating income for the Trust to run
both Abbot Hall and Blackwell. The Trust aims to build this up
considerably in the coming years as its most important source
of revenue funding.
How you can help
By joining the Friends of the Lakeland Arts Trust as a Patron or Friend
you will not only benefit from unlimited access to Blackwell and Abbot Hall Art Gallery, but your contribution will support our ongoing acquisitions policy as well as the maintenance and development of Blackwell and Abbot Hall.
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FUNDING
