Chatsworth House Trust

Opening the House and gardens and part at Chatsworth every day from mid March to Christmas.Holding various events and exhibitions.Offering educational programmes for school visits and self-led activities. Holding an annual Country Fair.Holding international horse trials and other sporting events. Allowing use of grounds and buildings for other charity activities.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Derbyshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£19,351,532

Latest Expenditure

£17,393,147

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 87.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 13.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £587,019

Charitable Activities £13,339,598

Other Trading £4,824,781

Investments £600,133

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £15,206,946

Raising Funds £2,186,201

Governance £170,539

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£19,351,532	£17,393,147	£15,206,946	£36,988,686	£36,134,548	170 / 219
2024	£19,404,397	£17,738,923	£15,268,723	£33,859,620	£33,859,620	338 / 183
2023	£17,406,605	£15,844,602	£13,618,077	£29,412,730	£29,412,730	311 / 174
2022	£13,936,613	£11,461,408	£10,612,663	£26,445,580	£25,666,185	153 / 157
2021	£7,442,462	£10,077,625	£9,543,209	£22,390,995	£21,616,793	127 / 174

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Frequently asked questions about Chatsworth House Trust

What does Chatsworth House Trust do?

How much income did Chatsworth House Trust report in 2025?

Chatsworth House Trust reported total income of £19.35m and reported expenditure of £17.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Chatsworth House Trust registered as a charity?

Chatsworth House Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 1981 as charity number 511149. It has been registered for 45 years.

Who runs Chatsworth House Trust?

Chatsworth House Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lord William Burlington. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chatsworth House Trust operate?

Chatsworth House Trust operates in Derbyshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Chatsworth House Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Chatsworth House Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 511149.