Who we are

The Sigrid Rausing Trust was founded in 1995. We support the values and principles of human rights and the rule of law; promote  cohesive, creative and open societies; and support the preservation of nature and the regulation of harmful chemicals.

Our guiding principles

• We seek to establish positive and  long-term relationships with our grantees
• We take ethical breaches very seriously
• We recognise the value of unrestricted funding for trusted partners
• We look for moral clarity and excellent leadership from management and boards
• We are flexible and responsive to needs and opportunities
• We expect clarity and brevity in written communications