The Chatsworth House Trust
Chatsworth comprises a Grade I listed house and stables, a 105-acre garden, a Lancelot 'Capability' Brown landscaped park (1,822 acres) and one of Europe's most significant art collections - the Devonshire Collection.
The Chatsworth House Trust was set up in 1981 by the Devonshire family. A registered charity, its principal purpose is the long-term preservation of the house, its art collection, garden, woodlands and park for the benefit of the public.
All income from visitor admission, Friends of Chatsworth memberships, events, sponsorship grants and donations go directly to the charity to pay its operating costs, and also go to the essential conservation and restoration of the house, garden and park to ensure their preservation for future generations.
The Masterplan
In 2018 and with great excitement, Chatsworth was finally released from its shroud of scaffolding to reveal the results of the most ambitious restoration programme in nearly 200 years, the Masterplan.
This ten-year project had a final cost of £32.7 million and included a wide-ranging and in-depth programme of work to ensure that the fabric of the house and its essential services are up to date and fit for purpose.
This work and other essential projects can only happen thanks to the continuing support of our corporate partnerships, visitors and Friends of Chatsworth.
Support the charity
There are many ways you can support the Chatsworth House Trust – as an individual or an organisation – and you can explore these below.
Patrons of Chatsworth
Patrons play a vital role in supporting the long-term stewardship of Chatsworth.
Friends membership
Every penny of Friends membership goes to support the Chatsworth House Trust and the long-term preservation of Chatsworth.
Corporate members
Become a corporate member of Chatsworth and extend the benefits of Chatsworth membership to your employees.
Partners of Chatsworth
The Chatsworth House Trust is proud to associate with a select number of partners. These affinity partnerships have been established with organisations who share our values and want to build mutually beneficial relationships for the longer term.
As a charity, Chatsworth is deeply grateful for their support as all money raised goes towards the restoration, conservation and maintenance of the house, garden, farmyard and park for the long-term benefit of the public.
For further information, please contact Mary Russell, Development Manager, at mary.russell@chatsworth.org.
Sponsorship at Chatsworth
Chatsworth welcomes over 600,000 paying visitors to the house and garden each year, and over 100,000 visitors to our programme of events, which take place year round. Sponsorship is a fantastic platform to reach an extensive visitor base and for brand association with one of the most popular stately homes in the country.
Sponsorship is available on our events and exhibitions programme, our educational activities and our essential conservation and restoration projects. Benefits include branding and accreditation, collaborative marketing opportunities and exclusive hospitality events.
Sponsorship plays a vital role in ensuring the Chatsworth House Trust can meet its charitable objectives – all income secured goes to support the work of the charity. It is very important to us to work collaboratively with our corporate sponsors to ensure we also meet their objectives for partnership.
For further information, please contact Mary Russell, Development Manager, at mary.russell@chatsworth.org.
