Sarah Ferguson’s charity closes after Epstein-linked documents emerge

Sarah Ferguson’s charity closes after Epstein-linked documents emerge

Sarah Ferguson’s charity, Sarah’s Trust, has been formally wound up and removed from the public register of charities after the foundation announced in February it would close “for the foreseeable future.” The decision followed the publication of Department of Justice documents that included emails showing Ferguson had been in contact with Jeffrey Epstein while he was in prison; being named in those documents does not indicate wrongdoing.

Sarah’s Trust, established in 2020, described its mission as supporting frontline, grassroots efforts addressing humanitarian and environmental crises, the hunger crisis and factors perpetuating extreme poverty. A spokesperson for the foundation said the closure decision came after “some months” of discussion but provided no further details at the time.

The Department of Justice file release included emails in which Ferguson praised Epstein in 2009 and messages suggesting she took her daughters to a Miami lunch with him days after his release from prison. Ferguson’s representatives have not responded to recent requests for comment on the closure or on the documents.

Separate repercussions noted in public reports include Ferguson being dropped by multiple charities over the Epstein links and the loss of the duchess title after her former husband relinquished the Duke of York title; she was also required to vacate the Windsor property they had shared, according to earlier public statements.

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The document release indicated closer contact between Ferguson and Epstein than previously disclosed and prompted the foundation’s announced closure in February. Official statements confirmed the charity’s winding up and removal from the register, while representatives have not provided further comment.

Quick Glance: What You Need to Know

• Sarah’s Trust has been formally wound up and removed from the public register of charities.
• The foundation closed after Department of Justice documents showed emails linking Ferguson to Jeffrey Epstein while he was in prison.
• Being named in the released documents does not constitute proof of wrongdoing; Ferguson’s representatives have not commented on the closure.