 In 1902 Battersea was involved in a homosexual scandal.Lord and Lady Battersea were noted for their philanthropy towards the working class, and following her husband's enforced retirement, Lady Battersea devoted most of her time and vast wealth to improving the living conditions of female prisoners; her work was recognised by her appointment by the Government to a prison board.Battersea died from pneumonia in November 1907, aged 64, when the barony became extinct.