Archewell shifts direction as restructuring raises questions about staff roles and spending
Harry and Meghan Markle are reshaping the future of their charity as the Archewell Foundation moves into a new phase.
The organisation is being rebranded as Archewell Philanthropies and will no longer run its own programmes. Instead, it will fund projects led by partner organisations. A message announcing the change described it as a way for the couple and their children to build on their global charitable work together.
While the reason for the shift has not been fully explained, the impact on staff is clearer. The move is expected to lead to layoffs, particularly among junior administrative roles. A spokesperson for the Sussexes confirmed that redundancies are unavoidable under the new model and said the charity was proud of the people it had worked with, adding that no further details would be shared.
Archewell’s finances have also been a frequent talking point in the British press. One report by the Daily Mail claimed the charity spent $5.1 million in 2024, roughly double what it brought in through donations during the same year.
