THE SIGRID RAUSING TRUST
Latest income
£29.0m
Latest spending
£26.3m
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust held unrestricted reserves of £11,193,626 against a policy of carrying no further reserves beyond working capital needs. The Trust reports adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by annual donations from its Chair and a significant expendable endowment valued at £280,880,705.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“In view of the moderate level of risk and adequate cover available for future grant commitments, the trustees do not consider that it is necessary or justifiable to carry further reserves.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation from family trust of Chair
“The Trust received donations of £25.5 million from a family trust of Sigrid Rausing, Chair of the Trustees, which were received for grant-making.” — page 21
“The Trust receives consultancy services for executive leadership and support and expert consultancy on Trust programmes from Andrew Puddephatt Trustee and Deputy Chair. He received £5,330 for the consultancy services that he provided.” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Consultancy services from Deputy Chair
“The Trust received donations of £25.5 million from a family trust of Sigrid Rausing, Chair of the Trustees, which were received for grant-making.” — page 21
“The Trust receives consultancy services for executive leadership and support and expert consultancy on Trust programmes from Andrew Puddephatt Trustee and Deputy Chair. He received £5,330 for the consultancy services that he provided.” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants to Protimos and IBAHRI (connected to Baroness Helena Kennedy)
“The Trust received donations of £25.5 million from a family trust of Sigrid Rausing, Chair of the Trustees, which were received for grant-making.” — page 21
“The Trust receives consultancy services for executive leadership and support and expert consultancy on Trust programmes from Andrew Puddephatt Trustee and Deputy Chair. He received £5,330 for the consultancy services that he provided.” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Helen Suzman Foundation (connected to Jeffrey Jowell's son)
“The Trust received donations of £25.5 million from a family trust of Sigrid Rausing, Chair of the Trustees, which were received for grant-making.” — page 21
“The Trust receives consultancy services for executive leadership and support and expert consultancy on Trust programmes from Andrew Puddephatt Trustee and Deputy Chair. He received £5,330 for the consultancy services that he provided.” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant to Ariadne European funders' network (connected to Andrew Puddephatt)
“The Trust received donations of £25.5 million from a family trust of Sigrid Rausing, Chair of the Trustees, which were received for grant-making.” — page 21
“The Trust receives consultancy services for executive leadership and support and expert consultancy on Trust programmes from Andrew Puddephatt Trustee and Deputy Chair. He received £5,330 for the consultancy services that he provided.” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 13152028
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sigrid Rausing — Chair
- Andrew Puddephatt — Deputy Chair
- Celia Davies — Chief Executive Officer
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£29.0m
Total spending
£26.3m
Cost of raising funds
£981k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
25
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/10/2022)
Trustees
- SIGRID MARIA ELISABET RAUSINGchair
- Andrew Puddephatt
- Daniel Jakob Anders Hotz
- Pia Bungarten
- Professor Sir Jeffrey Jowell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £29.0m | £26.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £52.6m | £55.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £160.0m | £41.7m |
| 31/12/2021 | £119.9m | £17.1m |
Common questions
Is THE SIGRID RAUSING TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Trust held unrestricted reserves of £11,193,626 against a policy of carrying no further reserves beyond working capital needs. The Trust reports adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by annual donations from its Chair and a significant expendable endowment valued at £280,880,705. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £90k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £55k |
| PERSULA FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £14k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |