 He is a liveryman and past Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers of the City of London, Chairman of the Governing Body of Gresham's School, Holt, Vice-President of the "Anglers’ Conservation Association", Trustee of the Country Land and Business Association Charitable Trust, and Trustee of the "Rudhams Playing Fields Trust".In 1992, Duckworth-Chad was appointed High Sheriff of Norfolk.He now serves as a Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk.