The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust, the vehicle through which Hans Rausing has made charitable donations over the past decade, will soon become known simply as the Julia Rausing Trust.
The announcement was made today at a memorial service for Julia Rausing held at St James’s Church, Piccadilly. Over 350 guests were in attendance including representatives from The Princes Trust, Centrepoint, and The National Gallery, all of which have received support from her philanthropy.
The Julia Rausing Trust was launched by Hans Rausing in July 2024 in order to make memorial donations in honour of his late wife. The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust has continued its philanthropy during the year.
From 2025, the two trusts will be brought together under the banner of the Julia Rausing Trust. Hans has chosen to continue his giving solely under his late wife’s name in order to honour her memory and build on her philanthropic legacy. Hans has pledged ongoing annual giving through the Julia Rausing Trust of £100m, which doubles the average amount given through the Julia and Hans Rausing Trust, meaning more funding will be available for UK charities and organisations. The increased funding comes at a time where opportunities for charities have been diminished through a number of other funding streams pausing or closing due to overwhelming demand or strategic review.
Simon Fourmy, Director of the Trust, said “Uniting these two trust funds under Julia Rausing’s name acknowledges the leading role she played in directing our philanthropic giving over many years. The increase in annual giving will benefit many charities in the years to come, building on Julia’s significant contribution to UK society and continuing to honour her memory.”
