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 over 1.3 million young people since it was established in 1976. Of these, over 100,000 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.

We look forward to celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2026.

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 pension 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

1.3M+

Young People Reached

The King’s Trust Australia

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Who We Are

Our Global Reach

Global Award Winners

Alice, Kenya

Nineteen-year-old Alice is an award-winning entrepreneur who has turned a traditional Kenyan craft into a lifeline to support her family – and to enable other girls in her community to forge a livelihood.

Pascal, Uganda

Pascal won our 2025 Global Sustainability Award for his people-powered recycling initiative, cutting landfill waste in his community by a remarkable 80%.

Roslyn, St Lucia

Our 2025 Global Young Achiever Roslyn left home at just 16. The Team programme helped her build the skills to support herself independently, and her career is off to a flying start.

Arti, India

Ridwan, Nigeria

Zamana, Tanzania

Case Studies