Sydney Renee Courtauld

Sydney Renée Courtauld (1873–1962) was a British suffragist, philanthropist, and member of the Courtauld Family known for her contributions to the women's suffrage movement and her involvement in social reform initiatives.

Early life and education Sydney Renée Courtauld was born in 1873 in Bocking, Essex. Her mother, Sarah Lucy Courtald (née Sharpe; 1844–1906) was an advocate for education reform, and her father, Sydney Courtauld (1840–1899) was a Justice of the Peace and silk manufacturer.

Members of the Unitarian faith, the Courtauld family placed emphasis on social reform and suffrage. Courtald's family used their wealth from the textile industry to fund schools, hospitals, and other philanthropic ventures. Courtauld's brother Samuel Courtauld founded the Courtauld Institute of Art.

From 1892 to 1894, Courtauld studied at Newnham College, Cambridge.