In anticipation of his 75th birthday on the 14th of November, King Charles announces forthcoming modifications to his philanthropic entities, including the Prince’s Trust and the Prince’s Foundation.
These royal organizations are set to undergo revisions, aligning with King Charles’ regal transition last year following the demise of Queen Elizabeth. The Prince’s Trust and Prince’s Foundation will metamorphose into the King’s Trust and King’s Foundation, respectively. Moreover, the Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund will rebrand as the King Charles III Charitable Fund.
Established in 1976 by the then Prince Charles, the King’s Trust is dedicated to aiding young individuals grappling with adversity, facilitating a brighter future through avenues such as employment, education, and enterprise.
Commencing its international expansion in 2015, with bases in Canada, Australia, the USA, and New Zealand, the Prince’s Trust affiliates will now bear updated nomenclature reflective of their royal patronage.
Founded in 1986 and headquartered at Dumfries House, Ayrshire, the King’s Foundation focuses on fostering communities where the symbiosis of people, places, and the planet prevails. With active involvement in locations such as Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire, The Castle of Mey in Caithness, and sites in London including The Garrison Chapel and Trinity Buoy Wharf, its mission resonates deeply.
Simultaneously, the King Charles III Charitable Fund bestows grants and incubates initiatives, catalyzing transformative change within people and communities. It steadfastly pursues enduring enhancements in lives and the establishment of a sustainable future for all.
To commemorate the monarch’s milestone on the 13th of November, the King’s Trust orchestrates a celebratory affair at Highgrove Gardens, inviting individuals and organizations concurrently marking their 75th anniversaries.
Within this festivity, King Charles himself will join nominated guests and community champions in reveling amidst live music and afternoon tea. The attendees, local residents nominated by peers, family, and neighbors, will be finalized through a selective balloting process.
Encouraging the populace to propose deserving candidates for their local contributions or merely to foster social connections, the event seeks to extend gratitude and camaraderie. Furthermore, it aims to pay homage to other significant milestones coinciding with their 75th year, such as the arrival of the HMS Windrush and the inception of the NHS.
