| Administrative History | In 1712, Jacob Osborne, bequeathed all his farm and lands in Aston-on-Trent, to his brothers and executors, and their heirs, that they should yearly dispose of the rents amongst so many poor persons inhabiting in Elvaston, and in such manner as they should think fit. The premises consist of two meadows, and were let at the yearly rent of £37. In his will, William Piggin, citizen of London, bequeathed £250 to buy lands. The profits were to be yearly distributed amongst the poor of Elvaston, by the churchwardens and some of his nearest kindred, and £10 more as a stock, the yearly profits to be spent in a drinking at the distribution. With the monies, a house and lands in Spondon were purchased. Together these two charities became the Elvaston United Charities. They became a registered group of charities on 11 November 1963. |
| Custodial History | These records were transferred to and deposited in Derbyshire Record Office in April and May 2008. |