Sarah Ferguson's Charity to Close Days After New Epstein Emails Reveal Close Ties and Personal Messages

 

The recent announcement that Sarah's Trust, the charity founded by Sarah Ferguson (the former Duchess of York), will close has drawn widespread attention, coming just days after the release of new documents from the U.S. Department of Justice related to Jeffrey Epstein. These files include previously unreleased emails highlighting the depth of Ferguson's long-term correspondence and friendship with the convicted sex offender, even after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from an underage girl.

The charity, Sarah's Trust (established around 2018–2020), focused on supporting women and children through partnerships in education, healthcare, crisis response (e.g., aid during COVID and the Ukraine war), and environmental projects across over 20 countries.

In a statement issued late Monday (February 2, 2026), a spokesperson said: “Our chair Sarah Ferguson and the board of trustees have agreed that with regret the charity will shortly close for the foreseeable future. This has been under discussion and in train for some months.” The trust expressed pride in its achievements, including delivering over 150,000 aid parcels during the pandemic and supporting education for hundreds of children.

The timing has fueled speculation that the Epstein revelations contributed to the decision, especially after multiple charities distanced themselves from Ferguson in 2025 over earlier leaked emails. No direct causal link was stated by the charity, and being named in Epstein files does not imply wrongdoing.

This development adds to ongoing scrutiny of royal-adjacent figures linked to Epstein, including Ferguson's ex-husband, Prince Andrew (who lost his titles over his own Epstein connections).