The King’s Trust, then known as The Prince’s Trust, was set up by Charles in 1976 to help disadvantaged young people overcome challenging circumstances, get into employment or launch their own businesses. “I firmly believe in the guiding principle on which my trust was founded – that young people can make an enormous contribution to society when they are given the confidence and skills to realise their potential. “While the challenges young people face may change with the times, their spirit and resilience remain constant. The trust said research shows it has contributed at least £11.4 billion to society. Its anniversary impact report – 50 Years Of Working For Young People – will be released next week, revealing new findings on young people’s attitudes and fears for their careers and futures.

Source: The Times January 25, 2026 00:13 UTC