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Our Approach
Spencer House has stood as a landmark since the eighteenth century. Restored in the 1980s, it now operates as a museum, events venue, and workplace, and remains an ongoing hub of culture and connection. The responsibility of caring for this historic house is a privilege, and through careful conservation of the past and responsible practices in the present, we preserve this cultural space for future generations.
Rooted in History: House & Garden
Sustainability begins with conservation.
Since its restoration, Spencer House has been carefully maintained to ensure it can continued to be shared with the public. Open to visitors on Sundays, with tours also offered as part of private events, the Blue Badge Guides who lead the tours help share and keep alive the story of the House and Garden.
Conservation extends beyond the House and into the Garden. Once laid out in a formal Regency style, it has since been curated into a biodiverse landscape, with native species that support bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators.
- Specialist conservation and heritage partnerships supporting the ongoing care of the House
- A chemical-free garden, with pollinator-friendly planting and wildflower circles
- Encouraged accessibility to art, culture, history through guided tours that share the story of the House and Garden
- Members and supporters of Historic Houses and ArtFund
Minding our mark: Our footprint
Alongside the care of the House and Garden, our environmental impact is considered throughout the daily operations of Spencer House. We monitor our emissions and identify opportunities for reduction, with practices including:
- 100% renewable energy procurement, alongside LED lighting and other green technologies
- A zero-to-landfill waste policy, recycling paper, card, glass, plastic and metal
- Sustainable, local sourcing of consumables, including recycled paper and fair-trade suppliers
- Offsetting through projects in the UK and Europe focused on carbon mineralisation and the conversion of captured carbon into construction materials
Beyond our walls: People & Partnerships
Spencer House’s impact extends beyond its walls, to the wider environment and the community around it.
Our menus are shaped by the British calendar, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. We have built long-standing trusted relationships with British growers and producers, prioritising quality and provenance.
We build partnerships with suppliers, contractors, and industry partners who share our commitment to positive impact, from responsible sourcing and staff carbon literacy, to initiatives such as provision of services to those in need, reforestation projects, and donation drives.
- Event menus sourced from local suppliers with longstanding relationships, such as British wines and meats
- Partnerships with suppliers and contractors committed to creating positive impact
- Staff training to build carbon literacy and sustainability awareness
Our Journey
1980
Opened the House to the public for guided tours, making Spencer House accessible as a historic house and museum.
2016
Sunshine Shoeshine partnership launched, supporting people facing barriers to employment
2017
Moved to zero-to-landfill waste, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
2019
The Garden turns to native British flowers to support biodiversity, and goes chemical-free
2017?
Switched to 100% renewable electricity, sourced from wind, solar and other renewable generation
2022
Participated in the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency (and acting on it!)
2023
Carbon offsetting through tree planting, supporting projects that remove or capture carbon from the atmosphere
Aug 2024
Greenly introduced, to measure and manage our carbon footprint in more detail
Nov 2025
Expanded carbon offsetting to cover Scopes 1, 2 and 3, as well as staff commuting and business travel, supporting carbon capture projects and industries in UK and Europe
Christmas 2025
First Christmas donation drive, supporting people experiencing homelessness
2026
Greenly Gold Medal status - Spencer House among the top 5% of UK companies on the platform (elaborate)
July 2026
First Spencer House volunteer day with The Passage, supporting the charity's work with people experiencing homelessness.
Continuing the conversation
Sustainability at Spencer House is an ongoing part of how we care for the House, with a commitment to positive impact and reduced footprint through thoughtful and continued improvement. Please contact if you have any questions, would like to view any documents or figures related to ESG, please get in touch.
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