Who We Are

The King’s Trust Group is a global network of support for young people, established by His Majesty King Charles III, our Royal Founding President.

Our mission is to work for young people. Together with our partners, we empower young people to build the confidence, skills and experience they need to succeed in the world of work. We do this through programmes focused on Education, Employment and Enterprise. We are active in over 20 countries.

The King’s Trust has supported almost 1.5 million young people since it was established in 1976. Of these, over 150,000 young people have been supported outside the UK over the past decade.

The King’s Trust Group includes The King’s Trust Group Company and its charitable subsidiaries – King’s Trust International, The King’s Trust USA, The King’s Trust Canada, The King’s Trust Aotearoa New Zealand and The King’s Trust Australia – plus The King’s Trust in the UK.

In 2026, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust in the UK.

King Charles shaking hands with youth rock climbing

Our Royal Founding President

It all began in 1976, when His Majesty King Charles III, when he was His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, had a bold idea.

Having completed his duty in the Royal Navy, His Majesty decided to use his severance pay to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK. He founded The King’s Trust (formerly The Prince’s Trust) to deliver on that commitment. His Majesty’s vision was that every young person should have the chance to succeed.

In 2024, The Prince’s Trust became The King’s Trust, in recognition of His Majesty’s unwavering and enduring commitment to young people.

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Where We Work

Our Global Reach

20+

Countries

1.5M

Young People Reached

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Who We Are

Our Global Reach

Global Award Winners

Naina, India

Informed by her own experience of having to leave school early, our 2026 Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award winner, Naina, is driving change for the next generation of girls in her community, equipping them with the skills to learn, earn and thrive.

Shannon, Australia

Shannon’s award-winning business creates water from air, cutting plastic waste and bringing safe drinking water to remote rural communities.

Oluchukwu, Nigeria

Our 2026 Global Young Achiever, Oluchukwu, is an outstanding young healthcare entrepreneur who is transforming access to health services in his community.

Alice, Kenya

Pascal, Uganda

Roslyn, St Lucia

Arti, India

Ridwan, Nigeria

Case Studies