Monarch marks 50 years of The King’s Trust with message highlighting its life-changing impact
King Charles has been widely praised for his long-running work with The King’s Trust, the charity he founded 50 years ago to support disadvantaged young people across the UK.
In a message shared on the charity’s official Instagram account, the monarch said he was proud of how the organisation has grown and of the difference it continues to make. He noted that more than 1.3 million young people have been supported through the trust’s programmes, including over 92,000 in the UK who have gone on to start their own businesses.
Charles said the charity’s work has shown that helping young people build confidence, skills and self-belief can truly change lives. He added that while the challenges facing young people evolve over time, their determination and resilience remain the same.
The King also reaffirmed the founding principle of his trust, saying young people can make a powerful contribution to society when they are given the tools to reach their potential. He said the charity would continue to support them in preparing for the modern world of work and in building stable, fulfilling futures.
The post prompted a wave of supportive comments from followers. One person wrote that they received a grant from the trust 25 years ago to help them become self-employed, calling it a “fantastic organisation”. Another praised the King for changing lives and contributing to the good of the country, while others said his work deserved greater recognition.
As The King’s Trust reaches its 50-year milestone, public reaction suggests that its impact, and the King’s role in creating it, remains strongly valued by those it has helped and by many who follow its work.
