Sarah Ferguson’s Charity to Close Following New Epstein Document Release

Sarah Ferguson’s charitable foundation, Sarah’s Trust, has announced it will cease operations “for the foreseeable future,” just days after newly released US government documents reignited scrutiny over her past association with Jeffrey Epstein.

A spokesperson for the charity confirmed the decision on Monday, stating that discussions about shutting down the organisation had been underway for several months. The announcement, however, comes shortly after millions of documents were made public by the US Department of Justice, drawing renewed attention to Epstein’s network of contacts.

Emails Spark Renewed Public Attention

Among the recently released materials are emails that appear to show Sarah Ferguson was in communication with Epstein while he was serving a prison sentence in 2009 for soliciting sex from a minor. The documents include messages attributed to “Sarah” seeking advice on setting up a commercial venture and expressing personal familiarity.

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Being referenced in the document release does not imply criminal wrongdoing, and no allegations of illegal activity have been made against Ferguson. The BBC has reached out to her representatives for comment following the latest disclosures.

About Sarah’s Trust

Founded in 2020, Sarah’s Trust positioned itself as a humanitarian organisation focused on addressing hunger, environmental challenges, and systemic poverty through grassroots initiatives. According to its public mission, the charity aimed to support frontline efforts in regions facing long-term social and economic hardship.

In its closure statement, a spokesperson said the chair and trustees had “agreed with regret” that the charity would soon shut down indefinitely. No specific reason for the closure was provided beyond confirming that the move had been under internal discussion prior to the document release.

Mounting Pressure After Past Revelations

This is not the first time Ferguson’s charitable work has been affected by her historical links to Epstein. Previous revelations led multiple organisations to sever formal ties with the former Duchess of York.

Children’s hospice Julia’s House was among the first to remove Sarah Ferguson as a patron, citing reputational concerns. Other charities followed, including Teenage Cancer Trust, Prevent Breast Cancer, the British Heart Foundation, and several children’s and medical organisations.

These decisions were made despite repeated denials of wrongdoing from Ferguson and her representatives, who have consistently stated that she was unaware of Epstein’s criminal behaviour.

Ongoing Fallout From Epstein Disclosures

The release of millions of Epstein-related documents has triggered renewed public and institutional reassessments of individuals named in correspondence or contact lists. Legal experts have stressed that appearing in the files does not equate to misconduct, but the reputational consequences remain significant.

With Sarah’s Trust now set to close indefinitely, the episode underscores how the long shadow of the Epstein scandal continues to affect public figures years after his death.

As scrutiny persists, further reactions from charities, institutions, and individuals named in the documents are expected in the coming weeks.