We believe that Chatsworth has a positive impact on its local economy. To maximise this local economic benefit, we aim to buy at least 50% of our supplies and services locally. We define ‘local’ as any business which is less than 30 miles away by road.
Progress is measured annually in a comprehensive supply chain assessment. This looks at every single supplier of goods and services used by the Devonshire Group during the previous financial year. By looking at the amount spent with them and their distance from our sites, we calculate the proportion of money spent within the local economy.
In 2023/24, across the Devonshire Group, 47% of spend was with businesses located less than 30 miles from our sites.
This measure can be volatile due to capital expenditure, often characterised by high spend with local construction services. However, while the proportion of local spend is slightly lower than our baseline year, the overall value has never been higher. Last year, a total of £22.1 million was spent with local suppliers and services.
We are fortunate to share our estates with a wealth of amazing businesses and artisans, and colleagues continue to seek opportunities to work with local businesses.
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
Invest £50m in our heritage properties and landscapes
Specifically in their repair, restoration, improvement and development
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
