Fergie had run Sarah’s Trust to help vulnerable communities around the world but last month it was disclosed that the good cause would cease its work “for the foreseeable future”.
Sarah Ferguson ’s charity is set to be dissolved within weeks after it announced it would stop work for the foreseeable future due to revelations made in the release of the Epstein Files
The charity – Sarah’s Trust – was established in 2020 to support vulnerable communities and back education programmes around the world. But last month it was disclosed that the good cause would cease its work “for the foreseeable future” due to revelations over the former Prince Andrew.
The Charity Commission – which regulates charities in England and Wales – has now placed a “regulatory alert” on Sarah’s Trust. The alert advises: “The Commission intends to dissolve this CIO three months from the date of this notice unless cause is shown to the contrary.”
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The alert continues: “Representations must be made to the Commission within three months.” Alerts are issued regarding emerging threats like cyber-attacks, new legal obligations or safeguarding failures.
Last year it was revealed that the charity had suffered a huge drop in donations. Income dwindled to just £31,000 in 2024, compared to almost £150,000 in the previous 12 months.
One trustee, leading London heart surgeon Professor Ramzi Khamis, stepped down just days after Ferguson was named in the first raft of Epstein emails.
Ferguson spoke about a “turbulent” year and how every child deserves the right to “thrive,” just weeks before being engulfed in the Epstein scandal.
Seven charities dropped her as a patron or ambassador in September after an email from 2011 revealed that she called sex offender Epstein her “supreme friend” and seemed to apologise for her public criticism of him.
Just days earlier Sarah’s Trust had sent its annual report to the Charity Commission and she wrote: “It is with deep gratitude and renewed purpose that I share this year’s annual report.
“The past year has brought both personal challenge and profound clarity. My own journey with cancer has strengthened my belief in the importance of early detection, compassionate care, and the life-saving research being carried out by dedicated medical charities.
“It has deepened my resolve to stand beside those working to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure this disease-and to ensure that others facing similar battles are never alone.
“I am especially passionate about championing the potential of young people. Every young person deserves the chance to thrive, to discover their voice, and to grow into their fullest, most confident selves.
“To everyone who has stood with us, thank you. Together, we can continue to bring light where it is needed most.” She signed the report ‘The Duchess of York’.
She has since lost her royal title, along with her ex-husband, the former Prince Andrew. Sarah’s Trust says of its aims: “Sarah has been committed to children’s and wellness causes with a focus on education.
“She has travelled the globe to see the projects first hand and has personally raised significant donations for causes that share her passion for change.”
The Mirror has approached both the charity and Sarah Ferguson’s representative for a comment.
