Launch of The Julia Rausing Trust

The Julia Rausing Trust has today been launched in memory of the late philanthropist Julia Rausing. The new Trust will see £100 million donated to UK charities and organisations in its first year.

Julia Rausing was one of Britain’s leading philanthropists, driving her philanthropy through the Julia and Hans Rausing Trust for ten years. In 2023, the Julia and Hans Rausing Trust granted more than £71 million, its largest year of donations.

The Julia Rausing Trust will be funding organisations and projects in three areas: Arts & Heritage; Health & Welfare; and Education, areas previously supported by her through her philanthropy with The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust.

The first wave of donations are led by £20 million of grants to charities within Arts and Heritage, including £10m to Royal Opera House, £5 million to National Gallery and £1 million to Gloucester Cathedral.

Hans Rausing said: “The Julia Rausing Trust is a fitting legacy to Julia’s philanthropic vision and has been established to support causes that were close to her heart.

“Julia’s love for the arts was self-evident. She enjoyed a highly successful career in the arts and subsequently brought her expertise to supporting Galleries and Museums that benefit millions every year.”

“I hope that The Julia Rausing Trust will bring awareness to her generosity, demonstrate the important work philanthropy does, and support causes and organisations which are the backbone of our society.”

12th July 2024