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King Charles Proudly Reflects on Half a Century of The King’s Trust Transforming Young Lives
His Majesty King Charles III has issued a heartfelt statement marking the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust — the youth charity he founded in 1976 — celebrating its remarkable journey from a modest initiative into one of the UK’s most influential social impact organisations.
Established originally as The Prince’s Trust using his Royal Navy severance pay of £7,400, the organisation was created at a time of rising unemployment and social unrest with a clear mission: to support disadvantaged young people to build confidence, develop skills, find employment, and unlock opportunities that might otherwise remain out of reach.
In a video message released to commemorate the milestone, King Charles said he was “so very pleased, and proud” of how The King’s Trust’s work has continued “to go from strength to strength” over the last half-century. He highlighted the transformative impact the charity has had on young lives across the UK and beyond.
A Legacy of Empowerment and Achievement
Over the past 50 years, The King’s Trust has supported more than 1.3 million young people, helping them grow in confidence, continue in education, find sustainable employment, and — in the UK alone — launch over 92,000 new businesses.
King Charles emphasised that the core principle on which the charity was founded — that young people can make an enormous contribution to society when given the skills and confidence to realise their potential — remains as vital today as ever. He acknowledged that while the challenges facing young people may evolve, their “spirit and resilience remain constant,” and that The King’s Trust will continue to stand beside them as they prepare for the demands of an ever-changing world of work.
Growth, Impact and Beyond the UK
What began as a UK-focused initiative has grown into a global network. Through affiliated organisations including King’s Trust International, the charity now runs programmes in regions such as the Commonwealth, North America, and beyond, extending opportunities for education, training and enterprise to young people across continents.
Research conducted by The King’s Trust suggests its work has contributed at least £11.4 billion to society, underlining not just individual success stories but broad economic and social value.
Continuing the Mission
In his message, the King reaffirmed his belief in the organisation’s guiding mission: that with confidence, skills, and determination, young people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities. He pledged ongoing support for programmes that help to build personal resilience and professional capability — central pillars in the pursuit of more stable, fulfilling futures for generations to come.
As The King’s Trust steps into its sixth decade, King Charles’s statement serves both as a celebration of past achievements and a declaration of continued commitment to young people — a legacy that began with a modest act of personal investment and has grown into a cornerstone of youth opportunity and empowerment.
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