He was a governor at Worcester Sixth Form College and served as the chairman of the South Worcestershire Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
[4] In 2013 Duckworth was appointed a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for his charity contributions to the Worcestershire community.
With his direct support as executive chairman backed up by significant financial investment the team quickly advanced through the leagues.
[2][4] The Rugby Football Union appointed Duckworth to the "Image of the Game" task force in 2009.
He was also one of the original benefactors of Acorns Children's Hospice in Worcester and a trustee of the Wooden Spoon Society.