We are privileged to be custodians of culturally significant heritage assets and take incredibly seriously the role we play in safeguarding them for future generations.
In the ten year period from 2019, the Devonshire Group will invest £50m in its heritage properties and landscapes, specifically in their repair, restoration, improvement and development.
The properties and landscapes which make up the Chatsworth Estate have a deep and rich history, the preservation of which requires constant care and attention.
In 2022/23, a total of £7.0m was spent repairing and restoring Devonshire Group properties and landscapes: £2.0m was spent on the Yorkshire estate, £1.9m on the Derbyshire estate and the Chatsworth House Trust spent a further £3.1m.
In the past 4 years, almost £24m has been invested, helping secure the future of our natural and built heritage.
The Masterplan
The £32.7 million Masterplan was one of the largest projects undertaken at Chatsworth since 1828. The building’s stonework and roof were repaired and restored, and services updated. Internal works delivered new and improved display spaces, ensuring the entire visitor route is now wheelchair accessible.
With the completion of the Masterplan in 2018, attention is now focussed on the conservation needs of the surrounding structures. Repairs and maintenance work has already begun on the stables. Built between 1758 and 1766 by James Paine for the 4th Duke of Devonshire, the stables now houses a shop, restaurants, offices and accommodation.
Continue reading about our 10 goals for 10 years...
Help create 1000 homes and 1000 jobs in the local area
By investing in the regeneration of areas around our estates
Double the benefit to local economies from our organisations
As measured by the value of the direct and indirect goods and services we buy
Buy at least 50% of our supplies and services locally
Within 30 miles by road of our estates
Enable every child in local schools to experience our estates
As part of their primary education, reaching every school through physical visits onsite or our virtual presence in schools
Achieve excellence in our visitor feedback scores
By scoring 90%+ for value for money, overall enjoyment and likelihood to recommend, in our customer feedback surveys
Be recognised as an excellent employer
Achieving scores of 80%+ for all measures of satisfaction and engagement in our staff and volunteer survey
Create 500 work opportunities for those in and just out of education
Working with local education and training providers to create these opportunities to benefit young people
Reduce our impact on the environment
Through improved management of waste and emissions
Improve the quality of life and wellbeing of our local communities
By providing accessible green spaces, reducing car journeys to our estates and supporting our local communities
