Sarah Ferguson’s charity, Sarah’s Trust, has officially closed following renewed scrutiny surrounding her past association with Jeffrey Epstein and the release of previously undisclosed documents connected to the case.
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Sarah Ferguson pictured in April 2025
The charity, which was established to connect philanthropists with organisations seeking support, was formally removed from the Charity Commission register after announcing that it would close “for the foreseeable future”.
Sarah’s Trust was first registered in 2018 and operated as a charitable organisation focused on helping communities and supporting a range of good causes. However, the charity’s future came under pressure after renewed public attention surrounding documents connected to Epstein.
A spokesperson for the organisation previously confirmed that the decision to close had been discussed for several months. They said Sarah Ferguson and the board of trustees had agreed, with regret, that the charity would end its activities.
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Sarah Ferguson and her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in September 2025
The announcement came shortly after millions of documents connected to the wider Epstein investigation were released, leading to renewed media coverage of individuals who had previously appeared in contact records or correspondence.
Among the documents were emails between Ferguson and Epstein, including messages that attracted significant public attention because of the language used. Ferguson has strongly denied any wrongdoing and has previously expressed regret over her past association with Epstein.
The appearance of someone’s name in released documents or correspondence does not by itself indicate criminal behaviour or misconduct. However, the renewed attention placed additional pressure on organisations and charities connected with public figures.
Reports also highlighted previous communications in which Ferguson expressed gratitude towards Epstein and referred warmly to their relationship. These messages were sent years after Epstein had faced criminal proceedings in the United States, which later became a major source of controversy.
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Sarah Ferguson smiling, in April 2025
Following the renewed scrutiny, several organisations ended their associations with Ferguson. These included charities and groups where she had previously served as patron or ambassador.
The developments came during a difficult period for the wider York family. Ferguson’s former husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, had already faced years of controversy surrounding his relationship with Epstein and was stripped of royal privileges and titles by King Charles following what were described as serious lapses of judgement.
Ferguson also lost her former courtesy title following changes to her public status and returned to using her maiden name.
Despite the controversy, Ferguson has continued to maintain that she has not committed wrongdoing. Her supporters have pointed to her previous charity work and long involvement with fundraising causes.
The closure of Sarah’s Trust represents another significant change in Ferguson’s public life. The charity had been one of the main platforms through which she promoted philanthropic work and connected supporters with charitable initiatives.
For years, Ferguson had built a public reputation around supporting children’s causes, health campaigns and community organisations. The ending of the trust therefore marks the conclusion of an important chapter in her charitable activities.
The situation also highlights the growing challenges faced by public figures whose past relationships or associations are examined again after the release of new information.
While the closure of Sarah’s Trust follows a period of intense scrutiny, questions remain about how individuals connected to controversial figures navigate public trust, reputation and their future charitable involvement.