About us
A national charity that supports young people (aged 15 – 24) from primarily underserved communities to access, engage in, and succeed in meaningful economic opportunities.
Who We Are
Founded in 2011 by His Majesty King Charles III, The King’s Trust Canada is a national charity that supports young people (aged 15 – 24) from primarily underserved communities to access, engage in, and succeed in meaningful economic opportunities.
History of The King's Trust
[Music] thank you in the mid 1970s I think when I left the Royal Navy unemployment in the United Kingdom was was one of the pressing issues of the time for young people the problem as always was not merely the lack of opportunity represented by joblessness but the feeling uh that they were being left behind and and it seemed as clear to me then as it does now that we should do something to try to make a difference however small by helping young people to find work or training we hope that perhaps we would be able to change some individuals lives for the better thankfully the reputation of my trust had gradually reached many leaders overseas from Greece to Ghana and part of the reason for for that perhaps is that some of the young people we’ve helped over the years have become household names people like Idris Elba Dynamo and David oriolo who who came to us as teenagers for help to start their careers and then we have Business Leaders like Charlotte mensah whose hairdressing business we helped start 30 years ago in addition there are all the amazing performers who have helped the trust such as Beyonce Lionel Richie amuse [Music] thank you and please say that my princess trust is operating in 18 countries 15 of them are in the Commonwealth over the years that my trust has done a lot I think to bring attention to the amazing achievements of young people when given the right training and the right opportunities so we will continue to help young people to understand the immeasurable difference they can make to society when they achieve their goals and we’ll go on being there to help them as there is still a great deal to do [Music] [Applause] foreign
Our Metrics & Impact
2K
Young people served last year alone
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What We Do
The gap between potential and opportunity is widening, as young people face accelerated technological change, including the rise of AI, persistent post‑pandemic disruption, and increasingly complex transitions from education to employment. In response, The King’s Trust Canada is intentionally moving beyond employment outcomes alone and focusing on economic participation (including but not limited to involvement in the economy by working, earning money, or contributing to business and production).
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How We Do It
The King’s Trust Canada delivers participant‑centric programming that combines essential life skills, meaningful networks, and real‑world experience—recognizing that skills are currency, networks are capital, and experience is equity. Working with educational environments, community organizations, employers, funders, and government, TKTC is positioned as an intermediary and capacity multiplier ensuring quality, coordination, and impact at scale.
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