What The King's Trust does

The King's Trust is a UK-registered nonprofit charity founded in 1976 by King Charles III (then Prince Charles) using his Royal Navy severance pay, originally as The Prince's Trust and renamed in 2022 following his accession to the throne. The organization delivers education, mentoring, and career programmes free of charge to young people aged 11–30 across the UK, with affiliated operations in more than two dozen countries including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, and a newly launched US presence targeting 1,000 young Americans through partnerships with City Year, AmeriCorps, and Per Scholas.

The charity does not operate proprietary technology products; its core offering consists of human-delivered programmes such as the Enterprise programme (supporting young entrepreneurs, including alumnus Martin McKay, founder of Everway), the Get into Tech programme (delivered with Sopra Steria), mentoring, and skills training supported by donated software such as Everway's Read&Write for Work.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions: individual donations, corporate partnerships (Sopra Steria, Everway, Cunard, Isatong, and others), and high-profile fundraising events including the annual Global Gala in New York, which raised a record $3 million-plus in 2026. The organization is governed independently from the Royal Household, with Jeffrey Orridge serving as CEO and Mike Henry as Chairman of the Board.

Name

The King's Trust

Legal name

The King's Trust

Website

https://kingstrust.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The King's Trust is a UK nonprofit charity founded in 1976 by King Charles III that delivers free education, mentoring, and career programmes to disadvantaged young people aged 11–30 in the UK and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education and Employment Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Youth education programmes
• Career mentoring services
• Employment skills training
• Youth employability support
• Enterprise development programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The charity raises funds through individual donations and charitable contributions from supporters, with the website offering direct donation capabilities.
2. Gala Events and Fundraisers: Major fundraising events including the annual Global Gala in New York and royal garden parties. The 2026 New York gala raised a record exceeding $3 million.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with corporations like Sopra Steria, Everway, Cunard, and Isatong who provide financial support, software donations, and in-kind services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The King's Trust provides free education, mentoring, and career development programmes to young people aged 11–30 in the UK and internationally, helping them build skills and confidence for life, work, or starting a business. Core offerings include the Enterprise programme for aspiring young entrepreneurs, the Get into Tech programme delivered with corporate partners, mentoring support, and job placement assistance, all funded through donations and provided at no cost to eligible beneficiaries.

Product overview

The King's Trust is a youth charity organization focused on education, mentoring, and career programs for young people. It offers programs including the Enterprise programme, Get into Tech programme, and various employment initiatives. The organization does not operate as a technology product company with branded software offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enterprise Programme A programme supporting young people aged 11-30 who want to start their own business, providing mentoring, training, and financial support for aspiring entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Get into Tech Programme A structured technology training and on-the-job programme delivered in partnership with Sopra Steria and similar corporate partners, providing career switchers and young people from diverse backgrounds with pathways into technology careers.
• Youth Education and Employment Programmes (US) Education, employment support, career programmes, enterprise development, and mentoring delivered to young people in the United States through partnerships with City Year, AmeriCorps, and Per Scholas.
• Youth Mentoring and Career Development Services Core mentoring and career development services provided to young people aged 11-30, including job placement assistance, skills training, and professional network access, delivered through charity staff and volunteer networks across the UK and internationally.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.5 million young people helped worldwide over 50 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sopra SteriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSopra Steria delivers the Get into Tech programme in partnership with The King's Trust, providing structured training and on-the-job opportunities for young people and career switchers from diverse backgrounds. Sopra Steria's Chief Experience Officer advocates for the partnership as part of the company's approach to skills development.
• Everway (formerly Texthelp)coreTechnology or IntegrationNeuroinclusive technology company Everway donated its Read&Write for Work software to The King's Trust, marking 30 years since founder Martin McKay received support from the charity in 1995 through its Enterprise programme. The software helps create a more inclusive workplace and supports young people with digital tools.
• City YearcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with City Year to deliver youth programmes in the United States as part of The King's Trust's expanding American operations, aiming to reach 1,000 young Americans.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AmeriCorps for US programme delivery as The King's Trust expands its reach among American youth through education and employment initiatives.
• Per ScholascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Per Scholas, a technology training organization, to deliver programmes in the US as part of expanding The King's Trust's American operations targeting 1,000 young people annually.
• CunardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCunard and The King's Trust maintain a long-term partnership, hosting events like a women's empowerment talk aboard the Queen Mary 2 in Brooklyn. The partnership includes charity auctions to support disadvantaged youth.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kingstrust

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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