The Sigrid Rausing Trust
Also known as: Sigrid Rausing Trust
The Trust gives grants to support work on human rights and rule of law, open societies, and the environment. We support groups in a number of focus regions and countries internationally. We also make occasional gifts via our Chairs Gifts and Trustees Gifts programmes.
Activities & Mission
The Trust gives grants to support work on human rights and rule of law, open societies, and the environment. We support groups in a number of focus regions and countries internationally. We also make occasional gifts via our Chairs Gifts and Trustees Gifts programmes.
Grants
The Sigrid Rausing Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £13,660,466
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £47,569,181 | £17,020,493 | £15,985,955 | £352,683,246 | £26,560,858 | 21 / 0 |
| 2024 | £28,952,645 | £26,329,790 | £25,348,519 | £292,074,331 | £0 | 25 / 0 |
| 2023 | £52,555,658 | £55,125,405 | £54,559,406 | £265,657,275 | £0 | 28 / 0 |
| 2022 | £160,011,516 | £41,742,369 | £41,736,448 | £211,663,296 | £0 | 27 / 0 |
| 2021 | £119,929,841 | £17,106,886 | £17,093,841 | £102,794,407 | £0 | 23 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Sigrid Rausing Trust
What does The Sigrid Rausing Trust do?
The Trust gives grants to support work on human rights and rule of law, open societies, and the environment. We support groups in a number of focus regions and countries internationally. We also make occasional gifts via our Chairs Gifts and Trustees Gifts programmes.
How much income did The Sigrid Rausing Trust report in 2025?
The Sigrid Rausing Trust reported total income of £47.57m and reported expenditure of £17.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Sigrid Rausing Trust registered as a charity?
The Sigrid Rausing Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 2021 as charity number 1194828. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs The Sigrid Rausing Trust?
The Sigrid Rausing Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIGRID MARIA ELISABET RAUSING. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Sigrid Rausing Trust operate?
The Sigrid Rausing Trust operates across 54 areas, including Albania, Armenia, Australia and 51 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Sigrid Rausing Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Sigrid Rausing Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194828.
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Also Known As
- Sigrid Rausing Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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