Overview
- James Holt has resigned as executive director of Archewell and will return to the UK after nearly five years running the Sussexes’ charity in Los Angeles.
- He will continue as a senior philanthropic adviser and is set to support the couple’s overseas humanitarian trips in 2026, according to their spokesperson.
- Archewell has been rebranded as Archewell Philanthropies and is moving to a fiscal‑sponsorship model that outsources administrative functions.
- The exit follows other late‑2025 departures, including chief communications officer Meredith Maines and programs lead Kirsten Slevin, extending a years‑long pattern of staff turnover.
- Recent filings reported by the press show Archewell’s 2024 expenses at about $5.1 million, donations at $2.1 million, grants at $1.25 million, and Holt’s salary at roughly $245,000, fueling scrutiny of scale and governance.