FINANCE

(the following figures are based on costs and estimates in 2002)

FUNDING

• no capital funding will be required from the UK government

• finance will come from commerce and industry, charitable Trusts, and donations

• the operating agency will own and operate the ship, and will be a charitable company limited by guarantee

ASSUMPTIONS

• no interest will be paid on deposits

• all goods are paid for at time of purchase

• depreciation is charged on a straight line basis over 30 years

• construction will not start until necessary funds are raised or

BUILD COSTS

(2002 estimates, x £1000)

REVENUE

(2002 estimates, x £1000)

OPERATING COSTS

(2002 estimates, x £1000)

Please Note

• This is a simplified look at the very detailed and rigorous examination of the costs involved in FSP21: a business plan is available from

• FSP21 should run at a small profit 

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