For the project to continue as planned we need to raise another £5,000. It is scheduled to begin June 2003 and will last about two months. In the short time leading up to this, we aim to raise the profile of this project through local press and radio, fundraising events and educational talks with school children in Aberdeenshire. The University of Aberdeen will make a contribution towards the cost and each team member has personally contributed to the fund. The challenge we face now is to raise the rest ourselves.

The project for five people has a total budget of just over £10,000 shown by the breakdown below.

• International Travel
• Regional Travel
• Visas and Permits
• Local Counterparts, Guides And Porters
• Food and Accommodation
• Medical Kit
• Training
• Insurance
• Equipment
• Camera Film
• Production and Distribution of Reports and Resource Books
• Other Printing, Stationary & Postage
• Post-Project Costs
• Contingency (10%)
• Total £10,046.06

A number of grants have been applied for and charitable trusts approached. Currently the outstanding amount totals over £5000. Several team fund raising events have been planned to raise further funds.