It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our Chair of Trustees, Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL.
Dame Julie was an extraordinary force for change, whose passion and leadership played a pivotal role in saving Wentworth Woodhouse – leading the efforts to secure its purchase in 2017. As our Chair of Trustees for the past 8 years, her unwavering dedication has helped transform Wentworth Woodhouse into the thriving heritage site we all know and love today.
Beyond her work with Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, Dame Julie was a highly respected business leader and a tireless advocate for South Yorkshire. Her contributions to heritage, business, and community development earned her widespread recognition.
We are incredibly grateful for Dame Julie’s leadership and the legacy she leaves behind. Her loss will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of working alongside her, as well as by the many people whose lives she touched through her work.
Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. She will be greatly missed.